Remembering Obo Addy

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Air date: 
Thu, 10/02/2014 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
A KBOO Fall Membership Drive Special
Obo Addy, the Ghanaian master drummer, bandleader, and teacher who made Portland his home for over 30 years, passed away in 2012, but his influence in Portland and the Pacific Northwest continues, having spawned a love for African music in musicians and listeners alike.  Obo's greatest contribution was his tireless work in the region's schools --providing exposure to African music and culture for generations of children.

Join DJ Charlie (WorldBeat Connection) & Andy Hosch (Africa O-Yé!) along with Susan Addy, Mic Crenshaw, and other guests for 3-hours of of music and dialog, remembering Obo's life and music.  Obo Addy gave a great deal to this community, and his legacy remains strong.


(1:55) Obo Addy And Okropong Obonu (Drums of Thunder) Afieye Okropong Alula
  • interview with Alex Addy & Susan Addy    
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(2:12) Obo Addy Oshi Born in the Tradition [1991] self-released
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(2:25) Obo Addy & Kukrudu Gidi Gidi Betse Best of Obo Addy future release
  • interview with LaRhonda Steele & Susan Addy    
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(2:42) Obo Addy with Barbara Bernstein Ritual Now live at PCVA (5/17/86) unreleased
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(2:55) Obo Addy with Randy Weston African Rhythms Memorial for Kofi Ghanaba [Guy Warren] Jazz Gallery, NYC 6/21/09 youtube clip
  • interview with Mike Sweeney & Susan Addy    
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(3:12) Cries of Our Mothers (excerpt) Obo Addy with Portland Youth Philharmonic & Pacific Youth Choir, 2005 youtube clip
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(3:25) Obo Addy/Mic Crenshaw Wo Baa Wie Best of Obo Addy future release
  • interview: Mic Crenshaw with Josh "big Snubb"    
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(3:42) Saxofourté Horn Talk (Obo Addy) Bannoutah: African Music for Saxophone Quartet 36music
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(3:55) Alan Wone, voice over bed of music by Obo Addy & Janice Scroggins

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