Africa-O-Ye!

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Airs at: Thu, 05/02/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by: 
Michael Johnson, DJFynest
Produced by: 
KBOO
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Every Thursday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

 

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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.

1st Thursday -  Konah Hall
2nd Thursday - TBA
3rd Thursday - Mike Johnson
4th Thursday -  Henri Mandekor
5th Thursday - TBA

 

Check out the show Andy did with Ghanaian master drummer Obo Addy

Check out our playlists!

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Topic tags: 
Music
Genre(s): 
Afro-Caribbean, World - Ethnic, Folk, Eclectic
Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
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Africa-O-Ye! on 04/25/13

Airs at: Thu, 04/25/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 04/18/13

Airs at: Thu, 04/18/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
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Africa-O-Ye! on 04/11/13

Airs at: Thu, 04/11/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
Over the years there have been many fruitful musical collaborations between Africa and the rest of the world.  Sometimes as the result of expatriate African artists working in Europe or America.  Other times it's been westerners traveling to the continent to work with Afric... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 04/04/13

Airs at: Thu, 04/04/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
This week, Dr. Zomb welcomes back local musician and collector Jason Urick.  He'll be spinning some vinyl as well as sharing some recent finds from online.  We will break periodically to let membership central try and rustle up some financial support for our Spring membersh... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 03/28/13

Airs at: Thu, 03/28/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
This week on Africa-O-Yé! we'll jump all around the continent - Congo, Nigeria, Eritrea, Sénegal, Cabo Verde, Libya, and Cameroon.  It's Spring Membership Drive time at KBOO, and we'll be offering copies of two of today's featured CDs as thank-you gifts to new or renewing m... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 03/21/13

Airs at: Thu, 03/21/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 03/14/13

Airs at: Thu, 03/14/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
Frikyiwa, founded in 1998, is the brainchild of French musician/producer Frédéric Galliano The label released a series of CDs of neo-traditional music from Francophone West Africa, several of which were recorded on location in Mali and Sénégal.  Perhaps more familiar to wes... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 03/07/13

Airs at: Thu, 03/07/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 02/28/13

Airs at: Thu, 02/28/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
Andy Hosch 'dj timbuktunes' fills in for Gareth Jenkins on this week's African Dance Party.  Sway to the sounds of Amampondo, Eyuphuro, Letta Mbulu, Angélique Kidjo, Intombi Zephepha, Mamar Kassey, Pablo, Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens, and more.... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 02/21/13

Airs at: Thu, 02/21/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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