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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 06/22/17

Airs at: Thu, 06/22/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 06/15/17

Airs at: Thu, 06/15/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Congotronics

Airs at: Thu, 06/08/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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On this week's Africa O-Yé! we explore the music of Konono No. 1, the Kasai Allstars, and Staff Benda Bilili, street musicians in Kinshasa, DRC who come from different geographical and cultural backgrounds. Belgian producer Vincent Kenis of Crammed Discs has recorded these ... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 06/01/17

Airs at: Thu, 06/01/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/25/17

Airs at: Thu, 05/25/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/18/17

Airs at: Thu, 05/18/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Focus on New Releases

Airs at: Thu, 05/11/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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We'll be checking out selections from new albums by Orchestra Baobab (Senegal), Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré, recent releases from the Sudanese singer Alsarah & the Nubatones and T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou (Benin), plus more tracks from Soundway's "Kenya Sp... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 05/04/17

Airs at: Thu, 05/04/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 04/27/17

Airs at: Thu, 04/27/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mulatu Astatke

Airs at: Thu, 04/20/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mulatu Astatke left Ethiopia to study music abroad, first in London and then in the U.S. where he became the first African student to study at Boston's Breklee College of Music. He then returned to Ethiopia and created a new hybrid blending Ethiopan modes and African sensib... Read more