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.
Today's show is hosted by Dr. Zomb of Dr. Zomb's Stereo Obscura. His guest
will be Christopher Kirkley, a Portlander who travels to West Africa to bring
back the latest sounds from the region. Here is Chris's description of his
project:
"Sahelsounds is a project begun in 20...
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Next time on Africa Oyé, the second of two programs focusing on the
Ethiopiques series: 27 volumes of Ethiopian music released over the last 14
years on the Paris-based world music label, Buda Musique. Most of this
material was recorded during the 'golden age' of Ethiopian...
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Coming up next time on Africa Oyé, we will begin a journey through the sound
worlds of the Ethiopiques series: 26 volumes of Ethiopian music released over
the last 14 years on the Paris-based world music label, Buda Musique. Most
of this material was recorded during the 'g...
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Beneath all of the diverse popular music of Africa today, are layers of
traditional culture -- much of it lost in the web of modernity and
globalization. Come along for a journey through ancient sounds of
sub-Saharan African.
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A Tribute to Tony Alabi (Firefly)
We are sorry to announce that Tony Alabi, host of "Africa O-Ye" (known on the
air as Firefly) died on Monday, January 24, of a serious stroke. Tony had
been a KBOO volunteer and programmer for over fifteen years. In the late
1990s, we were...
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