round two of Heather’s mini-Facebook/Instagram features introduces live, social media short performances by Vodisfaite Gnonlonfloun (Benin/US), Nkumu Katalay (DRC/US), and Othnell Moyo (Zimbabwe). Today’s program also brings two special interview: Author, ethnomusicologist, and musician Rob Baker joins Heather by phone to talk about his new book Toubab Tales: The Joys and Trials of Expat Life in Africa and Ghanaian reggae/dancehall musician Kahpun shares special insight into his new single “Makeup” featuring award-winning singer Stonebwoy.
CORRECTION: Othnell Moyo is the artistic director at Music According To Percussion - MAP and a musician, dance, and actor at Takalani Zimbabwe. He is not the founder of Tsoro Arts Center as stated in this audio episode. Apologies for the error.