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08. Radio Africa

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Reporting live from Kenya, we search for African pop that is making its way into global dance music. The barriers to producing high quality audio are reduced to merely owning a laptop. Now, regional artists are reaching a global audience. We speak to Blinky Bill, leader of the dance/pop/hip-hop group Just A Band, about their unique sound that attracts fans from Tokyo to Nairobi. And we also speak to Jeff Maina, lead designer at Waabeh, the Spotify for African content. Featuring Fuse ODG - Azonto (learn the dance!) Sauti Sol - Sura Yako Diplo - Crown Just A Band - Looking for Home Just A Band - Life of the Party Just A Band - Probably for Lovers Just A Band - Huff + Puff Just A Band - Dunia Ina Mambo Charlie's high school a cappella group - Give Up the Funk

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