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Airs at: Thu, 04/04/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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 06/06/13

Airs at: Thu, 06/06/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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
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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

Africa-O-Ye! on 05/23/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/23/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/16/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/16/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/09/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/09/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/02/13

Airs at: Thu, 05/02/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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
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Africa-O-Ye! on 04/11/13

Airs at: Thu, 04/11/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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
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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