8/23/2012 African Rhythms
On today's show: 2 hours of contemporary and classic African rhythms including a new track from Senegalese kora master Diabel Cissokho, a remix of South African electro star BBC plus Kenyan/Minnesotan hip hop artist Fanaka stops by the studio and does some live freestyling in English and Swahili.
Playlist Tracks:
Anthony Shake Shakir meets BBC - Ngozi
Album: Shangaan Shake; Label: Honest Jons
Album: Shangaan Shake; Label: Honest Jons
Diabel Cissokho - Karambaya
Album: Kanabory Siyama; Label: World Village
Album: Kanabory Siyama; Label: World Village
Terakaft - Awa Adounia
Album: Kel Tamasheq; Label: World Village
Album: Kel Tamasheq; Label: World Village
Sally Nyolo - Original
Album: African Guitars; Label: Lusafrica
Album: African Guitars; Label: Lusafrica
Staff Benda Bilili - Sopeka
Album: Bouger le Monde; Label: Crammed Discs
Album: Bouger le Monde; Label: Crammed Discs
Antibalas - Dirty Money
Album: Antibalas; Label: Daptone
Album: Antibalas; Label: Daptone
Batida - Tirei o Chapéu
Album: Batida; Label: Soundway
Album: Batida; Label: Soundway
Karl Hector & the Malcouns - Tamanraset
Album: Tamanraset; Label: Stones Throw
Album: Tamanraset; Label: Stones Throw
Pierre Antoine - Kalabuley Woman
Album: Ivory Coast Soul volume 1; Label: Hot Casa
Album: Ivory Coast Soul volume 1; Label: Hot Casa
Kelenkye Band - Munchin Session
Album: 7"; Label: Voodoo Funk
Album: 7"; Label: Voodoo Funk
The Viceroys - Ya Ho
Album: Inna de Yard; Label: Inna de Yard
Album: Inna de Yard; Label: Inna de Yard
Jackie Edwards - So Jah Say
Album: This is My Story; Label: Trojan
Album: This is My Story; Label: Trojan
Impact All Stars - S-Corner Dub
Album: Forward the Bass: Dub from Randy's 1972 - 75; Label: Blood & Fire
Album: Forward the Bass: Dub from Randy's 1972 - 75; Label: Blood & Fire
The Semi-Colon - Ndio Egbijo Ndia
Album: Afro Jigida; Label: Comb & Razor
Album: Afro Jigida; Label: Comb & Razor
Afro Funk - Farewell to Ibusa
Album: Body Music; Label: Secret Stash
Album: Body Music; Label: Secret Stash
Fanaka - No More Tears
Album: Fanaka Nation; Label: Fanaka
Album: Fanaka Nation; Label: Fanaka
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars - Man Myu
Album: Radio Salone; Label: Cumbancha
Album: Radio Salone; Label: Cumbancha
Addis Acoustic Project - Almaz YaHarrarwa
Album: Tewesta; Label: World Village
Album: Tewesta; Label: World Village
Aar Maanta - Hiddo & Dhagam
Album: Hiddo & Dhagam; Label: Aar Maanta
Album: Hiddo & Dhagam; Label: Aar Maanta
Gigi - Gud Fella
Album: Gigi; Label: Palm Pictures
Album: Gigi; Label: Palm Pictures
Asmara All Stars - Haki
Album: Eritrea's Got Soul; Label: Out Here
Album: Eritrea's Got Soul; Label: Out Here
Program:
Air Date:
August 23, 2012
African Rhythms Archives
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- March 2012 (4)
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- January 2012 (4)
- December 2011 (5)
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