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Health Chat
Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, health news and comments from listeners on health issues. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.
Kora Sounds of Sona Jobarteh and More! - Music Time in Africa
Today’s program brings you Heather's blend of new and old African music from artists like Papa Wemba, Flavour, Elie Almeida, Elemotho and more! You’ll also hear a few Nigerian World Cup fans' favorites, and song of the week "Pepper Dem" (Ghana)! Kwame and Heather present this together and they can’t stop talking about it! There are also two feature interviews: Heather talks to Gambian Kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh in Washington DC, and Manuel Wandji sits down with Kalimba musician Achu Frederick in Cameroon.
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.