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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Twist, jive & early rock bands from South Africa & Kenya, garage rock & rapid
surf from Angola, Mozambique and Madagascar, blissful & moody fuzzed psych
from Zambia & Nigeria...
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This week's program features sounds from Zäire, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia &
Côte d'Ivoire. We'll hear from Sam Mangwana, Samba Mapangala, Maroon
Commandos, Pablo Lubadika Porthos, Orchestra Super Mazembe, Verckys &
Orchestre Veve, and more....
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02:01pm
4:07
Toure Kunda
Em'ma
Dance of the Leaves: The Celluloid Recordings
Restless 7 72664-2
02:05pm
5:30
Touré Kounda
Salaly Muhamed
Dance of the Leaves: The Celluloid Recordings
Restless 7 72664-2
02:10pm...
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Syllart Productions was launched by the famed Senegalese producer Ibrahima
Sylla [1956-2013] in the late 1970s. Early acts on the label
included Youssou N’Dour’s Etoile de Dakar and Orchestra Baobab.
Over the years Sylla worked with many top names in African popular music...
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Two hours of exceptionally vibratory sounds emitted from traditional
instruments affixed with rattling and buzzing objects: thumb-pianos with
loose bottlecaps, xylophones with gourd resonators and shuddering spider
webs, begena strings buzzing against leather strips & other...
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