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African Perspectives for April 16th, 2023

By Akinloyè Òjó
Published July 14, 2023 at 3:33 PM EDT

April 16th, 2023

This week on African Perspectives, we present the third week of African Music Odyssey.

Album: The Rough Guide to the Music of Africa

Artist: Various Artists

Tracks

5) Ziwere
6) Dera
7) Desert Roots
10) Xarit

Album: The World of African Voices

Artist: Various Artists

Tracks

3) Jambo Bwana
4) Semusaijja
6) Olakami
9) Wangay

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Akinloyè Òjó
Akinloyè Òjó, PhD is a professor in the Department of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is also the current Director in the UGA African Studies Institute (ASI). Dr. Òjó is a published author and poet. He is the creator and host of WUGA's weekly radio show 'African Perspectives', which has been on the air since 1997.
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