Today on Radio Afrodicia

Radio Afrodicia will talk African Soccer with our soccer specialist Mr Kwabena Offori from Accra Ghana. Egypt will take on Ghana on sunday for the African Cup of NationsFinals. Radio Afrodicia has been following the tounament from the first game the past shows.





Mr Yves Joseph also known as Fanfan... Leader of Haitian Compa band Tabou Combo will join us in the first hour to talk about the new tracks from Tabou's upcoming CD . Ayiti will never Die and Independence Chacha, a famous Congolese song. Tabou Combo will play two fund raiser shows for Haiti in Los Angeles Feb 12 & 13. These will be exclusive tracks for Radio Afrodicia.

Tabou Combo has been mixing funk, African ,Cuban and uniquely Haitian Creole sounds since 1968. Tabou Combo is one of the most famous Haitian bands of all time.

In the second hour Fally Ipupa a major Congolese Super Star will join us live in the studio to talk about his visit to Southern California and play tracks from his new CD and the state of Congolese music today.



Fally Ipupa is one of the new generation of Congolese singers who have recieved quite a lot of focus recently. Fally Ipupa made his name with Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin Band.

Celebrities Help Haiti...PLEASE DONATE!!!!!

Nneka Is The Itunes Free Single Of The Week!

Remember: we brought you to her music first! You can download Nneka's single "The Uncomfortable Truth" from Itunes for free! Enjoy!

"More Tears For Haiti"

Dedicated to the people of Haiti....

and to those who are there to help

"More Tears For Haiti"

and once again it's more tears for haiti

as the rivers flow

so does the blood

haiti, oh my haiti

where can we go?

what can we do?

haiti is me, haiti is you

for this one

you may need to cover your eyes

unless you want to see me cry

haiti oh my haiti

haiti oh my haiti

oh my haiti

oh my my my

there is death and dying

screamin' and cryin'

in haiti oh my haiti

oh my haiti oh my haiti

oh my my my

this is no vacation

this is no fun in the sun

the haitian people are on the run

we dig through the rock and rumble for signs of life

from sun up to sun down and

we bury the dead from can see to can't see

oh my haiti oh my haiti

oh my haiti oh my my my

tell God we would like an appointment

we are here waiting...waiting...waiting...

some say he soon come but until then

will you?

inspired after hearing Wyclef Jean speak about the

apocalyptic earthquake tragedy in Haiti

carmen efferson- Sowell

copyright ...2010

http://celebritiesforafrica.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-tears-for-haiti.html

One Thousand Tents For Haiti

On March 1st, Maria de Barros will be traveling to Haiti to bring supplies to the survivors of the tragic earthquake that hit Haiti on January 19, 2010. Maria is asking that we donate as many tents and supplies as we can. The goal is to raise 1,000 tents. She says,

 "My dear friends, please join me in donating Tents to Haiti.  I am traveling to Haiti on March 1, 2010 and will bring as many supplies as possible.  Let's help our brothers and sisters -- they need us so much !!".

For more info, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?group.php&gid=291647260140&mid=1c94032G23f242bfG3cb5b31G6

Remember: You can also donate $5 to help the victims of the earthquake by texting "YELE" to 501501. Let's do everything we can. Every little bit counts.


[Image by Moya Fagalar, (c) 2010]

Show Recap - January 16, 2010

In light of the disastrous 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010, DJ Nnamdi took us on a musical journey through Haiti. We began the show with a Haitian artist by the name of Belo. We played a track off his Reference album called Ayiti.

If you would like to help Haiti, please donate to Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Foundation.  Text "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5 or "HAITI" to 501501 to make a donation of $10. For more information, CLICK HERE.

We also had a special guest in the studio. Her name is Cornelia Pesendorfer, a musician from Austria. Cornelia dropped by to tell us about her latest projects and the music of Zambia. Listen to the full interview, HERE.

For the complete playlist, click after the JUMP!

The Lovely Maria de Barros!

                          Photo by Moya Fagalar (c) 2010

Grupo De Rua In Action

Grupo De Rua: H3 at REDCAT!

Grupo De Rua will be kicking off their U.S. tour at REDCAT January 19, 2010. The Brazilian ten-member group will be presenting their latest work, H3. A piece that elaborates "on a churning, crossover movement style that brings in elements of krumping, popping and breakdance while at the same time deconstructing the clichés of contemporary dance."

Our very on DJ Nnamdi will be playing a few tunes for you on the Jan. 22nd show. We will be giving away tickets for that show to a few lucky listeners this Saturday, so make sure you tune into 90.7fm KPFK from 2 - 4 PM.

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Maria de Barros LIVE!

Maria de Barros will be joining us this Saturday, Jan 9, 2010, to talk about her nomination and the new CD Morabeza. We will also be giving away a few copies of the album so make sure you tune into 90.7fm KPFK Los Angeles from 2- 4 PM. Or listen to us online at http://www.kpfk.org/listen-live.html.

You can also follow us on Twitter for live playlist updates, giveaways, and events!

2010 NAACP Outstanding World Music Album Nominees!

The nominations are in for the 41st NAACP Image Awards! Radio Afrodicia is extremely excited to see the nominations for the Outstanding World Music Album category. Check it out!

• 11.11 - Rodrigo y Gabriela
• Black President - Sila and the Afrofunk Experience
• Morabeza - Maria de Barros
• ReCreation - Zap Mama
• Seya - Oumou Sangare

Congratulations to them all! Make sure you tune in for the live taping on February 26, 2010 from 8 - 10 PM ET/PT on FOX!

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Upcoming Event: Nick Cave Opening at the UCLA Fowler Museum

 
Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth will be the latest installation at the UCLA Fowler Museum. Nick Cave's art installation will be on display from January 10 - May 30, 2010. It is the largest presentation of work by the Chicago-based artist, featuring thirty-five of his "Soundsuits" -multi-layered, mixed-media sculptures named for the sounds made when the "suits" are performed. The Opening Night Party is this Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 and will be hosted by KCRW's Jason Bentley. Check out the videos below to see Nick Cave and his "Soundsuits" in action.

Our First Show Recap - 1/2/2010 of the New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! Last Saturday was our first broadcast of the new year 2010. It was a beautiful warm sunny day in Los Angeles, so it only seemed right that we kicked off the show by playing "L.A. Sunshine" by War. Radio Afrodicia also gave away some CDs by african artists Shiko Mawatu and Chief Osadebe. Congratulations, once again, to our winners! Hope you enjoy the new music.

We also connected with Soukous Master Guitarist from the Congo Diblo Dibala. If you missed the show or want to listen to it again, CLICK HERE!

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Best of 2009!

We here at Radio Afrodicia would like to thank all of our listeners and wish them a Happy New Year! As we all look forward to new beginnings with 2010, we would also like to reflect upon what we consider to be the best of 2009, musically. Take a look!

Radio Afrodicia Top Ten 2009

1- Baba Tony Allen – Secret Agent – World Circuit Nonesuch UK

2- Oumou Sangare- Seya – World Circuit Nonesuch

3- Asa – Asa – Mercer Street Records

4- Staff Benda Bilili- Tres Fort , Tres Fort- Crammed Disc

5- Cheick Tidiane Seck- Sabaly- Universal Music France

6- Cesaria Evora- Nha Sentimento – LusAfrica

7- Gilles Peterson –Havana Cultura – Brownswood Recording

8- Kimi Djabate- Karam- Cumbancha Records

9- Biso Na Biso – Africa- Warner Music France

10- Maria De Barros –Morabeza- Sheer Music South Africa

Best Compilation

1- Fela Anikulapo Kuti – Best Of The Black President- Knitting Factory Records

2- Franco & TP OK Jazz- Francophonic Vol 2 – Sterns Records

3- Ghana Special –Modern Highlife Afro Sounds Ghana Blues 1968-Soundway

4- Babatunde Olatunji-Olatunji Drums Of Passion 2CD Set-Columbia/Legacy

Best Of Africa In America

1-Sila And The Afro Funk Experience- Black President- Visila Records San Francisco

2- Rocky Dawuni-Hymns For The Rebel Soul- Aquarian Records

3- Mamadou Diabate – Douga Mansa- World Village/ Harmonia Mundi

4-Extra Golden –Thank You Very Quickly – Thrill Jockey Records

Best New Artist- Nneka Egbuna -Nigeria / Germany

Best Concert LA 2009- Zap Mama Grand Performances Los Angeles

Best Digital Music Label – Akwaaba Music / Benjamin Lebrave

Best Music Label- Cumbancha Records

Best African Producer – Cheick Tidiane Seck- Sabaly & Seya

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