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Midweek Bonus Picks - Dolly Parton, Mahempe Playlist, Giovanni Kiyingi's Tiny Desk Concert
We feature a Pick of the Week every Saturday. Now we've added Midweek Bonus Picks, which are quick snippets of interesting stuff that's worth a look or…
Africa On The "Radio" - Live On KEXP
Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances, including quite a few from African musicians.
Review - Zulu Guitar Blues
A review of the recent release of Zulu Guitar Blues: Cowboys, Troubadours and Jilted Lovers 1950-1965.
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Pick of the Week - Yugen Blakrok (South Africa)
"A sorceress who casts hexes with words and sound waves..."
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Country Music In Africa - Jim Reeves
"Jim Reeves was a popular American country music singer who toured and starred in a South African film in the 1960s. He was more popular in South Africa…
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Oldies Week - "Mbube" (Solomon Linda)
We're taking a week to look at old African songs that became popular outside the continent. This time it's "Mbube," by Solomon Linda. Later reworked as…
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Pick of the Week - Juluka/Savuka/Johnny Clegg Playlist (South Africa)
A list of some of our favorite songs by Juluka and Savuka, South African bands that were co-founded or founded by the late Johnny Clegg.
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Pick of the Week - Juluka (South Africa)
A blast from the past (1984) from the South African band, Juluka.
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Rediscovering a Song I Used to Really Really Like...and Still Do
Along with a brief detour into my history with African music.
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Bandcamp Labels - Global Press Music/Zambia Music Parlour
Looking at a few more African music labels who do business on Bandcamp.
Music of Africa's Best of 2024...So Far
A brief "state of the site" address and a few favorites from 2024.
Pick of the Week - Bulawayo Blue Yodel (Various)
Fourteen "country" songs from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Kenya.
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