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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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Africa-O-Ye! on 11/14/13

Airs at: Thu, 11/14/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Christopher Kirkley spins recent finds from Niger

Airs at: Thu, 11/07/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Dr. Zomb breaks his hiatus to bring back Christopher Kirkley http://sahelsounds.com just back from Africa!   He promises to bring a show's worth of music from Niger including '70s orchestra, Tuareg tunes from Agadez, contemporary pop, and stuff he recorded...    could be yo... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 10/31/13

Airs at: Thu, 10/31/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Miriam Makeba

Airs at: Thu, 10/24/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 10/10/13

Airs at: Thu, 10/10/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 10/03/13

Airs at: Thu, 10/03/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/26/13

Airs at: Thu, 09/26/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/19/13

Airs at: Thu, 09/19/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/12/13

Airs at: Thu, 09/12/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 09/05/13

Airs at: Thu, 09/05/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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 ... Read more