https://www.voaafrica.com/z/1456 This award-winning music program features not only contemporary sounds, but also rare recordings of many African musicians. The first half of the program focuses on traditional music and the second half on pop. https://www.voaafrica.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-AFK/img/logo.png https://www.voaafrica.com/z/1456 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:02:17 +0000 Pangea CMS – VOA Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8011819.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8011819.html Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8003938.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8003938.html Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8006839.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/8006839.html Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7984767.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7984767.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Former Disney television child star Sabrina Carpenter burst on the Billboard Top 100 chart with her latest album, “Short n’ Sweet.” Winning the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album of the Year, Carpenter’s catchy lyrics and visually stunning performances have turned her into one of Gen Z’s biggest popstars. VOA’s Heather Maxwell has the latest on how Carpenter is continuing to dominate the American music industry. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/entertainment-sabrina-carpenter-takes-pop-genre-by-storm-with-new-album-/7995644.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/entertainment-sabrina-carpenter-takes-pop-genre-by-storm-with-new-album-/7995644.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:18:37 +0000 Africa 54 InterviewsMusic Time in AfricaVideoswebdesk@voanews.com (Heather Maxwell) Heather spins 30 minutes of new and old tunes from across the continent plus America’s iHeart Music charts number 1 hit. At the back end, reporter Bill Odidi talks with Desiree, a South African DJ, Producer and performer of Zanzi House music. Finally Heather takes us insinde a Washington DC venue where American music icon Roberta Flack is remembered. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7976552.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7976552.html Sun, 02 Mar 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa The death of American music icon and Grammy award winner Roberta Flack earlier this week has left the world saddened. VOA’s Heather Maxwell takes viewers to the beginnings of Flack’s career, just steps from the Voice of America’s headquarters, at Mr. Henry’s restaurant, where the then child prodigy dazzled crowds with her soulful performances. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/entertainment-report-grammy-winner-roberta-flack-remembered-at-washington-dc-venue/7992718.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/entertainment-report-grammy-winner-roberta-flack-remembered-at-washington-dc-venue/7992718.html Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Africa 54 InterviewsMusic Time in AfricaVideoswebdesk@voanews.com (Heather Maxwell) The first thirty minutes feature Heather's pan-Africa playlist plus the week's Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit. At the back half she introduces two female artists: Gogowe, a Nigerian American songwriter based in Washington DC, and with Bill Odidi we meet saxophonist, lawyer, and woman of other talents Analo Kanga. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7968171.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7968171.html Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7959721.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7959721.html Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7950408.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7950408.html Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7941991.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7941991.html Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7933633.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7933633.html Sun, 26 Jan 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7924637.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7924637.html Sun, 19 Jan 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa One of the biggest international music awards shows, the Grammys, have announced their nominees for their upcoming February 2nd award’s night in Los Angeles, California. VOA’s Heather Maxwell updates viewers on the biggest names vying for the golden gramophone statuette. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/entertainment-report-2025-grammy-awards-nominees-announced/7940939.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/entertainment-report-2025-grammy-awards-nominees-announced/7940939.html Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Africa 54 InterviewsMusic Time in AfricaVideoswebdesk@voanews.com (Esther Githui-Ewart, Heather Maxwell) Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965 this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with interviews and cultural information. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7917272.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7917272.html Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Heather ushers in the new year of 2025 with a special playlist and well wishes from the VOA Africa Division family. At the back half of the hour she and musical guest Mongezi Ntaka listen to his new EP with singer Lorraine Klassen "Polokwane: Quintessential African Story" and share the backstory to the work. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7909917.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7909917.html Sun, 05 Jan 2025 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Guest Host Bill Odidi presents a New Year special Music Time in Africa with his pan-African playlist, a look into current trending music in the Zambia, and guest Anto Neosoul who shares insight into his vision of the future for African music in 2025. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7901685.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7901685.html Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa Heather's playlist includes warm holiday tunes from Nigeria, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Cape Verde and Uganda plus an all-time favorite American Christmas pop classic. Devoted listeners, reporters, and artists share the season’s greetings. At the back half Ibadan's break out-star Richard the Rapper speaks with reporter Seun Rave about his budding career and music. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7891181.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7891181.html Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa VOA’s Music Time in Africa celebrates episode 500 today. VOA’s Heather Maxwell reflects on the 12 year journey with highlights and good memories from the show. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/entertainment-report-music-time-in-africa-500th-episode-celebration/7908758.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/entertainment-report-music-time-in-africa-500th-episode-celebration/7908758.html Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0000 Africa 54 InterviewsMusic Time in AfricaVideoswebdesk@voanews.com (Heather Maxwell, Esther Githui-Ewart, VOA Africa) Heather spins a big playlist of the best African music and most influential music news of 2024 with special guest, VOA’s Roger Muntu. At the back half we pay tribute to Sierra Leonean music icon Steady Bongo whose sudden death shocked and saddened the nations.Mohamed King Millan Bangura has that story. https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7882793.html https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7882793.html Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:05:04 +0000 Music Time in Africa