Africa-O-Ye!

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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 11/24/16

Airs at: Thu, 11/24/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 11/17/16

Airs at: Thu, 11/17/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Art of the Kora

Airs at: Thu, 11/10/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Music from Gambia, Guinea, Mali, and Senegal. Featured artists will include Toumani Diabaté, Djeli Moussa Diawara, Pa Bobo Jobarteh, Mamadou Diabaté, M'Bady Kouyaté, Foday Musa Suso, and others. /// host: Andy Hosch. Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 11/03/16

Airs at: Thu, 11/03/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 10/27/16

Airs at: Thu, 10/27/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 10/20/16

Airs at: Thu, 10/20/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou

Airs at: Thu, 10/13/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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This week's show will feature the work of Le Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, Benin -an oufit formed in the Atlantic port city in 1966. Over the years, Poly-Rhythmo's name and personnel evolved, and they played music in styles ranging from highlife, Afro-beat... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 10/06/16

Airs at: Thu, 10/06/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/29/16

Airs at: Thu, 09/29/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/22/16

Airs at: Thu, 09/22/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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