Welcome to "Africa-o-ye," Portland's ultimate destination for African music, where the airwaves come alive every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm on KBOO radio. Immerse yourself in two solid hours of soul-stirring African rhythms as we bring you the very best of the continent's diverse musical heritage. From the hypnotic beats of Afrobeat to the joyous melodies of Highlife, from the infectious grooves of Soukous to the captivating sounds of Juju, "Africa-o-ye" is your primary source for the vibrant and eclectic tapestry of African music. Tune in, let the rhythms transport you, and experience the magic of Africa right at your fingertips.
A great wealth of new music has emerged from this region of West Africa in
recent decades, essentially modern in nature, but retaining the underpinnings
from centuries of the griot tradition. On this week's Africa O-Yé! we will
hear from Malian artists including Oumou Sang...
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This week Dr. Zomb is pleased to welcome back guest DJ Hisham Mayet,
co-founder of the excellent Sublime Frequencies record label. Since 2003,
Sublime Frequencies has released cds and lps of music discovered and recorded
in exotic and obscure locales around the globe and Hi...
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Music of the influential Nigerian-born drummer Tony Allen. Instrumental in
forming the foundations of Afrobeat, Allen was drummer & musical director of
Fela Kuti's band, Africa 70. Immersed in his youth with the sounds of
traditional Yoruba music, Juju, and Highlife, Alle...
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Vintage Senegalese popular music, mostly from the 1970s & '80s. More than
any other country in West Africa, Senegal is strongly influenced by Cuban
music, and this connection is clearly heard in much of what we will hear on
this installment of Africa O-Yé! This week's ho...
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