Broadcast Schedule
Up Front
On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts Jackson Mvunganyi, in the U.S., and Nadia Samie, in Africa, talk to teens and young adults about Politics,trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives [30 minutes].Check out the Upfront blog at www.upfrontafrica.com
Aubrey Qwana (South Africa) - Music Time in Africa
Inside today’s archive edition you’ll meet two exciting artists: Kenyan hip hop artist Octopizzo and South African singer Aubrey Qwana. Both had recently released new works: Jungle Fever and Imvula Mlomo respectively. There’s also Heather’s cool mix of music including Zimbabwean amapiano sensation Sha Sha (“Woza”), Nigerian Afrobeats artists Tekno (“Enjoy”) and Cheque (“Zoom”), Malian pop star, Abdoul Karim Diabate (“Bamako”) and French Hip-Hop/R&B star TayC (“Comme toi”) and more! The vintage tune from 1979 features Guinean band Horoya National Dance Band plus a new reggae mashup from Malawi (“Linney Hoo”).
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. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with exclusive interviews, cultural information, and of course, great music -- including rare recordings from the Leo Sarkisian Library of African Music.
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. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with exclusive interviews, cultural information, and of course, great music -- including rare recordings from the Leo Sarkisian Library of African Music.
