Apple music names Gengetone artist Ssaru the Up Next Artist for East Africa. Music journalist Bill Odidi speaks with Ssaru in Nairobi about this recognition and more. Heather’s playlist includes several songs from north Africa as Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr (breaking fast) such as Bahaa Sultan (Egypt), Zina Daoudia (Morocco) and Faudel, Khaled and Rachid Taha (Algeria). To honor Jazz Appreciation Month we listen to Alune Wade’s new single “Tryptique”, Heather plays this week’s Billboard Hot 100 #2 hit “Texas Hold’Em” by Beyonce, and more.
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April 28, 2024
Morocco Hosts International Jazz Day 2024
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April 21, 2024
Amaarae (Ghana) releases new sophomore album Fountain Baby
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April 07, 2024
Trending music from Ibadan, Nigeria with Seun Rave
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March 31, 2024
Spotlight on Wayna (Ethiopia) and Crystal Asige (Keyna)
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March 17, 2024
Music Time in Africa