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.
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Born in 1932, Miriam Makeba's professional career began around 1953, when she
was featured with the South African vocal group The Manhattan Brothers, whose
sound emulated Afro-American groups like the Mills Brothers and Ink Spots. In
1956, Makeba formed her own group, The S...
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This week's host Dr. Zomb is pleased to welcome guest DJ Nick Barbery to
the show. Nick lives here in town and writes a great blog on unusual music
from around the globe. You can check that out at
http://ghostcapital.org/ For the show, he will bring in some African
tra...
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On this episode of Africa O-Yé, we'll check out highlights from some of the
best African music releases of the current year... A new album from Femi
Kuti, plus vintage '60s-'70s classics from fellow Nigerian Tunji Oyelana.
Music by Ali Mohammed Birra from volume 28 of the ...
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