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Radio Africa

Radio Africa

FromSwitched on Pop


Radio Africa

FromSwitched on Pop

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Feb 19, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Reporting live from Kenya, we search for African pop that is making its way into global dance music. The barriers to producing high quality audio are reduced to merely owning a laptop. Now, regional artists are reaching a global audience. We speak to Blinky Bill, leader of the dance/pop/hip-hop group Just A Band, about their unique sound that attracts fans from Tokyo to Nairobi. And we also speak to Jeff Maina, lead designer at Waabeh, the Spotify for African content. FEATURING Fuse ODG – Azonto (learn the dance!) Sauti Sol – Sura Yako Diplo – Crown Just A Band – Looking for Home Just A Band – Life of the Party Just A Band – Probably for Lovers Just A Band – Huff + Puff Just A Band – Dunia Ina Mambo Charlie’s high school a cappella group – Give Up the Funk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Feb 19, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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