Africa-O-Ye!

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Airs at: Thu, 12/26/2024 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

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Topic tags: 
Music
Genre(s): 
Afro-Caribbean, World - Ethnic, Folk, Eclectic
Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
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Africa-O-Ye! on 08/08/13

Airs at: Thu, 08/08/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
Oliver Mtukudzi and The Black Spirits, a revolutionary music group originating in Zimbabwe, have been performing since 1979. The Black Spirits members have changed over the years, consisting of over 50 members throughout its time, with Oliver Mtukudzi, both musician and pub... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 08/01/13

Airs at: Thu, 08/01/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
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Africa-O-Ye! on 07/25/13

Airs at: Thu, 07/25/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
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Africa-O-Ye! on 07/18/13

Airs at: Thu, 07/18/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 07/11/13

Airs at: Thu, 07/11/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
This time on Africa O-Yé! we explore highlights from Dust-to-Digital's box-set of remastered 78's from the African continent.host: Andy Hosch   Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 06/27/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/27/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 06/20/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/20/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa Oye for June 20th, 2013. Featuring a retrospective of the music of Les Bantous de la Capitale, the premier group of 1970's Congo - Brazzaville. Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 06/13/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/13/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
This week on Africa O-Ye! we explore a brilliant new compilation from the Soundway label.    "Kenya in the 1970's: benga, soul and rumba collide and merge with tradition and culture.  Musicians arriving from neighboring Tanzania, Congo and Zambia to record in East Africa's ... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 06/06/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/06/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
This weeks host Dr. Zomb is happy to welcome back Christopher Kirkley to the show. He'll be playing contemporary African music and letting us know what he's been up to since we last heard from him.  Check him out at http://sahelsounds.com. Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 05/30/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/30/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Africa-O-Ye!
Launched in 1989, Real World was founded by WOMAD and Peter Gabriel to provide talented artists from around the world with access to state-of-the-art recording facilities and audiences beyond their geographic region The musical relationships generated at WOMAD festivals gav... Read more