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   1. Music Time in Africa - May 15, 2022

   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.

   May 15,2022 54:59
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   2. Music Time in Africa - May 14, 2022

   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.

   May 14,2022 54:59
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   3. Music Time in Africa - May 08, 2022

   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.

   May 08,2022 55:00
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   4. Music Time in Africa - May 07, 2022

   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.

   May 07,2022 54:59
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   5. Music Time in Africa - May 01, 2022

   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.

   May 01,2022 54:59
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   6. Music Time in Africa - April 30, 2022

   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.

   Apr 30,2022 54:59
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   7. Music Time in Africa - April 24, 2022

   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.

   Apr 24,2022 54:57
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   8. Music Time in Africa - April 23, 2022

   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.

   Apr 23,2022 54:59
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   9. Music Time in Africa - April 17, 2022

   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.

   Apr 17,2022 54:59
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    10. Music Time in Africa - April 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 16,2022 55:00
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    11. Music Time in Africa - April 10, 2022

    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.

    Apr 10,2022 54:58
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    12. Music Time in Africa - April 09, 2022

    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.

    Apr 09,2022 54:59
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    13. Music Time in Africa - April 03, 2022

    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.

    Apr 03,2022 54:59
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    14. Music Time in Africa - April 02, 2022

    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.

    Apr 02,2022 54:59
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    15. Music Time in Africa - March 27, 2022

    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.

    Mar 27,2022 55:00
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    16. Music Time in Africa - March 26, 2022

    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.

    Mar 26,2022 55:00
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    17. Music Time in Africa - March 20, 2022

    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.

    Mar 20,2022 54:59
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    18. Music Time in Africa - March 19, 2022

    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.

    Mar 19,2022 54:59
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    19. Music Time in Africa - March 13, 2022

    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.

    Mar 13,2022 54:59
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    20. Music Time in Africa - March 12, 2022

    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.

    Mar 12,2022 54:59
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    21. Music Time in Africa - March 06, 2022

    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.

    Mar 06,2022 54:59
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    22. Music Time in Africa - March 05, 2022

    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.

    Mar 05,2022 54:59
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    23. Music Time in Africa - February 27, 2022

    Black History Month continues to be honored with music by prominent artists such as Doja Cat, Akon, Dave Mathews and more. A special interview with ASA introduces her new album V.

    Feb 27,2022 54:59
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    24. Music Time in Africa - February 26, 2022

    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.

    Feb 26,2022 55:00
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    25. Music Time in Africa - February 20, 2022

    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.

    Feb 20,2022 55:00
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    26. Music Time in Africa - February 19, 2022

    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.

    Feb 19,2022 54:59
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    27. Music Time in Africa - February 13, 2022

    We celebrate Valentine's Day with greetings and requests for love songs from fans across Africa. Plus, an interview with Kenyan artist Earlwin about his new album Tiger and Lionesses.

    Feb 13,2022 54:59
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    28. Music Time in Africa - February 12, 2022

    We celebrate Black History Month with music by 1st generation African Americans such as Akon and Davido. Also Musicians Elété (Chad) and Giovanni Kiyingi (Uganda) have new singles out and they pop in to say hello and introduce their songs.

    Feb 12,2022 55:00
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    29. Music Time in Africa - February 06, 2022

    We celebrate Black History Month with music by 1st generation African Americans such as Akon and Davido. Plus, an interview with Ivorian jazz guitarist Constant Boty unveils his new EP Lockdown Diaries.

    Feb 06,2022 54:59
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    30. Music Time in Africa - February 05, 2022

    Maxwell highlights songs that energize popular teams and fans during the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. VOA guest and host of Sonny Side of Sports, Sonny Young, and Muhamed Kawtal of Mediafrique Radio 99.9 fm (Douala, Cameroon); joins her with up-to-the minute information on the games.

    Feb 05,2022 54:59
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    31. Music Time in Africa - January 30, 2022

    Maxwell highlights songs that energize popular teams and fans during the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations such as "Roger Milla" "Africa: One of a Kind" "Supporteurs Maso" "Gagnez" "Abubakar Vincent" and others.

    Jan 30,2022 54:59
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    32. Music Time in Africa - January 29, 2022

    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.

    Jan 29,2022 55:00
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    33. Music Time in Africa - January 23, 2022

    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.

    Jan 23,2022 55:00
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    34. Music Time in Africa - Morell (Nigeria) - January 22, 2022

    Two guest artists speak with Heather by phone to share their latest music; Afro-fusion guitarist singer, and bandleader Sahad Sarr (Dakar), and fast-rising star Morell (Abuja). The playlist includes music from Egypt (Wegz X Disco Miller), Nigeria (Kizz Daniel, Ayra Starr), Mali (Rokia Koné), Burkina Faso (Mariah Bissongo), Cameroon (Naomi Achu), Kenya (Nyashinski X Chris Kaiga), Zambia (Roberto) and South Africa (Cost Titch).

    Jan 22,2022 55:00
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    35. Music Time in Africa - Sahad Saar (Senegal) - January 16, 2022

    Two guest artists speak with Heather by phone to share their latest music; Afro-fusion guitarist, singer, and bandleader Sahad Sarr (Dakar), and fast-rising star Morell (Abuja). The playlist includes music from Egypt (Wegz X Disco Miller), Nigeria (Kizz Daniel, Ayra Starr), Mali (Rokia Koné), Burkina Faso (Mariah Bissongo), Cameroon (Naomi Achu), Kenya (Nyashinski X Chris Kaiga), Zambia (Roberto) and South Africa (Cost Titch).

    Jan 16,2022 55:00
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    36. Music Time in Africa - Rocky Dawuni (Ghana) - January 15, 2022

    Maxwell presents a playlist of top trending tunes collected from African music charts Billboard Hot 100, Spotify, Apple, Boomplay; sky-rocket YouTube views, and on local airplay in select African cities. Feature interviews include Rocky Dawuni who is up for a Grammy Award for Best Global Album, Washington DC-area artist BigHookz, and Sierra Leone’s Drizilik.

    Jan 15,2022 55:00
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    37. Music Time in Africa - Drizilik (Sierra Leone) - January 09, 2022

    Being that we’re in the new year of 2022 most of the music are new releases of 2022 or the tail end of 2021 that are trending on various important charts like Billboard Hot 100, Spotify, Apple, Boomplay, and also popular on YouTube and local airplay. Three artists join Heather virtually: Washington DC-area artist BigHookz presents his single “Crazy for You”, Sierra Leone’s Drizilik talks with Heather from Freetown about his #1 song “Exodus”, and Heather also gets Afroroots reggae star Rocky Dawu

    Jan 09,2022 55:00
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    38. Music Time in Africa - Azawi (Uganda) - January 08, 2022

    Today’s edition is full of goodwill and cheer as Heather invites reporters, guests artists and friends such as Samed Gaida and King Ayusuba (Ghana), Bill Odidi and Ugandan singer Azawi (Uganda), and Mohammad King Milan Bangura (Sierra Leone) to celebrate the year’s end. Maxwell’s special playlist features top songs of 2021 like “Ke Star” (Focalistic & Davido) “BKO” PLawn Iba One), “Essence” (Wizkid ft Justin Beiber & Tems, and “Mghayer” (ElGrandToto) and many others.

    Jan 08,2022 54:59
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    39. Music Time in Africa - King Ayisoba (Ghana) - January 02, 2022

    Today’s edition is full of goodwill and cheer as Heather invites reporters, guests artists and friends such as Samed Gaida and King Ayisoba (Ghana), Bill Odidi and Ugandan singer Azawi (Uganda), and Mohammad King Milan Bangura (Sierra Leone) to celebrate the year’s end. Maxwell’s special playlist features top songs of 2021 like “Ke Star” (Focalistic & Davido) “BKO” PLawn Iba One), “Essence” (Wizkid ft Justin Beiber & Tems, and “Mghayer” (ElGrandToto) and many others.

    Jan 02,2022 55:00
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    40. Music Time in Africa - Pongo (Angola) - January 01, 2022

    Celebrate the holiday season with special music, goodwill and cheer from some of Music Time in Africa’s favorite artists, radio personalities and music reporters. Dr. Maxwell’s holiday playlist features classics from the 1990s and 2000 and a string of warm chats with friends from Togo (Bethel Togovi), Kenya (Lucy Ilado), Ghana (Prince Benjamin), Nigeria (Seun Rave), and Washington DC (Naomi Achu). You’ll also meet two exciting musical artists; Angolan-Portuguese pop star Pongo, and South Sudan’s

    Jan 01,2022 55:00
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    41. Music Time in Africa - December 26, 2021

    Dec 26,2021 55:57
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    42. Music Time in Africa - December 25, 2021

    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.

    Dec 25,2021 55:00
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    43. Music Time in Africa - December 19, 2021

    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.

    Dec 19,2021 55:00
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    44. Music Time in Africa - December 18, 2021

    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.

    Dec 18,2021 55:00
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    45. Music Time in Africa - December 12, 2021

    The winners of the 2021 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs) were announced in Lagos, Nigeria, November 19th through 21st. Heather Maxwell invites VOA producer Kwame Ofori to join her in featuring some of the top winners such as Iba One (Mali), Wizkid (Nigeria) and several others. Maxwell also speaks with two artists who are making big news: Fancy Gadam (Ghana) with his new EP One Don, and Naomi Achu (Cameroon/US) who was an AFRIMA winner this year.

    Dec 12,2021 55:00
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    46. Music Time in Africa - December 11, 2021

    Dec 11,2021 55:06
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    47. Music Time in Africa - December 05, 2021

    Dec 05,2021 55:06
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    48. Music Time in Africa - December 04, 2021

    This “All Time Greatest African Hits” edition includes thirteen iconic songs from the continent. The playlist, curated by MTIA host and ethnomusicologist Heather Maxwell, is based on subjective research of African music history. Songs like “Zangalewa” - the original “Waka Waka”, “Wombo Lombo” -Angelique Kidjo’s world music chart topper, “1ere Gaou” - the zouglou megahit by Magic System of Côte d’Ivoire, and “Jerusalema” - the South African global dance sensation by Master KG are just a few of th

    Dec 04,2021 55:00
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    49. Music Time in Africa - November 28, 2021

    This “All Time Greatest African Hits” edition includes thirteen iconic songs from the continent. The playlist, curated by MTIA host and ethnomusicologist Heather Maxwell, is based on subjective research of African music history. Songs like “Zangalewa” - the original “Waka Waka”, “Wombo Lombo” -Angelique Kidjo’s world music chart topper, “1ere Gaou” - the zouglou megahit by Magic System of Côte d’Ivoire, and “Jerusalema” - the South African global dance sensation by Master KG are just a few of th

    Nov 28,2021 55:00
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    50. Music Time in Africa - November 27, 2021

    In honor of UN's Universal Children’s Day (November 20th), MTIA features three African music productions by children. Ghana also comes into focus, too, as Class FM 91.3 FM’s Drive Time host Prince Benjamin shares music news and hits trending in that country. Music by independent artists Pfumela (Zimbabwe), Best Life Music (Burundi), and Batila (DRC/Angola) are showcased, and other songs in the playlist revisit live-band music by Sahad & The Nataal Patchwork (Senegal), King Sunny Ade (Nigeria), a

    Nov 27,2021 55:00
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    51. Music Time in Africa - November 21, 2021

    In honor of UN's Universal Children’s Day (November 20th), MTIA features three African music productions by children. Ghana also comes into focus, too, as Class FM 91.3 FM’s Drive Time host Prince Benjamin shares music news and hits trending in that country. Music by independent artists Pfumela (Zimbabwe), Best Life Music (Burundi), and Batila (DRC/Angola) are showcased, and other songs in the playlist revisit live-band music by Sahad & The Nataal Patchwork (Senegal), King Sunny Ade (Nigeria), a

    Nov 21,2021 55:00
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    52. Music Time in Africa - November 20, 2021

    Inside this edition: current hits from Nigeria (Mayorkun), Tanzania (Rayvanny), Somalia (Nimco Happy), new music by Malian singer Rokia Kone, and three feature interviews. Bill Odidi speaks with Kenyan pop singer Ruguru about her young career. Heather Maxwell speaks with reporter Mohamed Kawtal Nakowa on the hit song "Ventilateur" from northern Cameroon by Aicha Fadila. She also catches us up with Chopi timbila master Matchume Zango to hear about his new Mozambique-Zimbabwe project and the impac

    Nov 20,2021 55:00
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    53. Kenyan Pop Singer Ruguru - Music Time in Africa - November 14, 2021

    Inside this edition: current hits from Nigeria (Mayorkun), Tanzania (Rayvanny), Somalia (Nimco Happy), new music by Malian singer Rokia Kone, and three feature interviews. Bill Odidi speaks with Kenyan pop singer Ruguru about her young career. Heather Maxwell speaks with reporter Mohamed Kawtal Nakowa on the hit song "Ventilateur" from northern Cameroon by Aicha Fadila. She also catches us up with Chopi timbila master Matchume Zango to hear about his new Mozambique-Zimbabwe project and the impac

    Nov 14,2021 55:00
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    54. International Hausa Music Festival - Music Time in Africa - November 13, 2021

    Rabi'u Dalle and Abubakar Haruna Galadanchi share exciting music news from Kano, Nigeria about an international Hausa music festival coming up in December.

    Nov 13,2021 55:00
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    55. Music Time in Africa - November 07, 2021

    On this episode, we take time to honor a fallen legend. Ivorian musician Richard Abady, better known as Ricardo, and founding member of the Orchestre de la RDI (Radiodiffusion et Television Ivorienne), passed away on October 8th. Heather speaks to the Ivorian musician star Azouhouni Adou, who remembers his mentor, the late Richard Abady. Adouabout shares with us insights about his life and legacy that helped shape Subsaharan francophone musicians to global success for over six decades.

    Nov 07,2021 55:00
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    56. Music Time in Africa - November 06, 2021

    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.

    Nov 06,2021 55:00
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    57. Seun Rave Live from Ibadan, Nigeria - Music Time in Africa - October 31, 2021

    The pan-African setlist includes current music from Uganda (Romeo Odong), South Africa (Makhadzi), Zimbabwe (Jah Prayzah), Cote d”ivoire (Dobet Gnahoré), Ghana (Okyeame Kwame), Nigeria (Tems), Mali (Fatoumata Diawara), and the diaspora (ÀVUÀ, Bo Diaw). Two interviews are also featured: First with Massama Dogo from Togo who joins Heather in her home studio and second, with Adedimeji Oluwaseun aka Seun Rave from JAMZ 100.1FM in Ibadan, Nigeria.

    Oct 31,2021 55:00
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    58. Music Time in Africa - October 30, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30,2021 55:00
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    59. Music Time in Africa - October 24, 2021

    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.

    Oct 24,2021 54:59
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    60. Music Time in Africa - October 23, 2021

    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.

    Oct 23,2021 55:00
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    61. Music Time in Africa - October 17, 2021

    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.

    Oct 17,2021 54:59
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    62. Music Time in Africa - October 16, 2021

    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.

    Oct 16,2021 54:59
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    63. Music Time in Africa - October 10, 2021

    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.

    Oct 10,2021 54:59
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    64. Music Time in Africa - October 09, 2021

    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.

    Oct 09,2021 54:59
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    65. Summer Music Hits (Ghana) - Music Time in Africa - October 03, 2021

    Kwame Ofori joins Heather Maxwell in presenting fresh music from across the continent. She speaks with presenters in Lomé (Bethel Togovi), Tamale (Samed Gaida) and Accra (Prince Benjamin) about what’s hot now such as Black Sherif’s megahit “Second Sermon”. Enjoy upbeat conversation about amapiano (Diamond Platnumz ft. Focalistic, Mapara A Jazz & Ntosh Gazi), afrobeats (Oxlade), reggae (Awa Fall), mchiriku (Zuchu) and a fresh remake of Calema’s “Te Amo” with Moroccan superstar Saad Lamjarred. -sa

    Oct 03,2021 55:00
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    66. Octopizzo (Kenya) - Music Time in Africa - October 02, 2021

    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 t

    Oct 02,2021 54:59
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    67. Aubrey Qwana (South Africa) - Music Time in Africa - September 26, 2021

    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 t

    Sep 26,2021 54:59
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    68. Music for the Eagles (East Africa) - Music Time in Africa - September 25, 2021

    Heather spins a pan-African playlist of current afrobeats (Tewa Savage, Guchi), amapiano (Shuffle Muzik), hiplife (Wendy Shay), bongo flava (Rayvanny) and more from artists Tiiw Tiiw, Jah Prayzah, and Witty Minstrel. She also presents two special features. First, a review of the new compilation album of East African, electronic music Music for the Eagles, brought by music journalist Bill Odidi and his guests, trance artist AfroRack (Uganda) and shrap artist Boutross Munene (Kenya). Second, Maxwe

    Sep 25,2021 54:58
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    69. Lokua Kanza (DRC) - Music Time in Africa - September 19, 2021

    Heather spins a pan-African playlist of current afrobeats (Tewa Savage, Guchi), amapiano (Shuffle Muzik), hiplife (Wendy Shay), bongo flava (Rayvanny) and more from artists Tiiw Tiiw, Jah Prayzah, and Witty Minstrel. She also presents two special features. First, a review of the new compilation album of East African, electronic music Music for the Eagles, brought by music journalist Bill Odidi and his guests, trance artist AfroRack (Uganda) and shrap artist Boutross Munene (Kenya). Second, Maxw

    Sep 19,2021 54:59
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    70. Teddy Ride's "King Solomon" - Music Time in Africa - September 18, 2021

    In this edition, VOA colleague Kwame Asante Ofori joins me; not virtually, but live and in-person for the first time since 2019. He presents two of his favorite current hits “Bloody Samaritan” and “African Beauty” and joins me throughout the show as I dig deep into Kenya’s gengetone music and present a string of awesome pan-African jams including “M’a Ngui Baxx” “Caléçon” and “La Reine du Berbere Gang” from francophone Africa, some amapiano from surprising places, a new release “King Solomon” by

    Sep 18,2021 54:56
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    71. Gengetone (Kenya) - Music Time in Africa - September 12, 2021

    In this edition, VOA colleague Kwame Asante Ofori joins me; not virtually, but live and in-person for the first time since 2019. He presents two of his favorite current hits “Bloody Samaritan” and “African Beauty” and joins me throughout the show as I dig deep into Kenya’s gengetone music and present a string of awesome pan-African jams including “M’a Ngui Baxx” “Caléçon” and “La Reine du Berbere Gang” from francophone Africa, some amapiano from surprising places, a new release “King Solomon” by

    Sep 12,2021 59:59
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    72. Music Time in Africa - September 11, 2021

    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.

    Sep 11,2021 01:00:00
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    73. Music Time in Africa - September 05, 2021

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    74. Music Time in Africa - September 04, 2021

    Sep 04,2021 55:00
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    75. New Generation of Kenya's Female Stars - Music Time in Africa - August 29, 2021

    Aug 29,2021 55:00
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    76. Music Time in Africa - August 29, 2021

    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.

    Aug 29,2021 01:00:00
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    77. Poetra Asantewa (Ghana) - Music Time in Africa - August 28, 2021

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    78. Music Time in Africa - August 28, 2021

    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.

    Aug 28,2021 59:59
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    79. Poetra Asantewa (Ghana)- Music Time in Africa - August 22, 2021

    Aug 22,2021 55:00
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    80. Music Time in Africa - August 22, 2021

    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.

    Aug 22,2021 59:59
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    81. Music Time in Africa - August 21, 2021

    Aug 21,2021 55:00