African Perspectives for April 9th, 2023

By Akinloye Ojo

Published July 14, 2023 at 2:56 PM EDT

April 9th

This week on African Perspectives, we present our Easter Special and the second week of our Africa Music Odyssey.

Artist: Alpha Blondy

Tracks:

1) Jerusalem
10) Come Back Jesus

Album: Religion is Politics

Artist: Majek Fashek

Tracks:

6) Religion is Politics
7) Holy Spirit

Artist: Muungano National Choir, Kenya

Tracks:

1-5) Missa Luba, An African Mass

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