Marco Werman tells us about the latest release from Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô. The new album is called “Jamm.” It features Lô’s usual acoustic blend of Afrobeat, flamenco and funk.
The world of African music is still honoring a man who died 20 years ago this week. Francois Luambo Makiadi � or Franco � the King of Congolese rumba. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Afropop Worldwide’s Banning Eyre.
Anchors Marco Werman samples a new collection of songs from Nigeria. The CD is called, “Nigeria Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Nigerian Blues 1970-76.”