Out Of Africa

out of africa - sunday 28th sep 2008 - 1-3 pm

Hey folks,

Journeys returns on Sunday with another visit to Africa. I'll be playing a few old favourites from last year's African shows and a few 'new' ones too. Expect to hear Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango, The Mercury Dance Band, Orchestra Baobab, William Onyeabor and more!

The Spotlight is on Ethiopia this week. I was tempted to do a full show on Ethiopian music, but I figured that as a slightly acquired taste, it might not be enjoyed as much by the listeners as it was by the host - I also did a full hour show last year! Instead I'm going to play just a few of my favourite tracks by artists such as Alemayehu Eshete, Ayalew Mesfin and Mahmoud Ahmed.

This week's Weird But Wonderful vote is a clash of cultures as two versions of the same song fight it out:

1. Martin Solveig vs Salif Keita - Madan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3UaoJSowvY

The French House maestro delivers a stonking Westernised dance-floor remix of Salif Keita's original.

2. Salif Keita - Madan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vmLW8Tqg14

The original... and the best?

To decide which one plays the show out, get in touch during the live broadcast: studio@subcity.org or text 'subcity' then your message to 07766 40 41 42.

Journeys. It's a trip!

Sunday 1-3 PM http://www.subcity.org

Check out last weeks' show: http://www.subcity.org/shows/journeys

Check out last year's shows: http://www.subcity.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5829

If you want to suggest a Journey get in touch!

Stu.

Posted at 21:44, 25th September 2008