The show starts off with a couple of new tunes from all over: Annie Flore from Gabon, Haji Madawa from Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Aar Manta from Somalia via UK. We’re also premiering a great compilation of Somali 70s singles from the Light & Sound label, out now on the brand new label Afro7 from Finland. Special guest in the first hour is Delasi, Ghanaian born artist living in Nairobi (Kenya) who merges soul, hip hop and other influences into a powerful stew. His first full album #ThoughtJourney is out now, and Delasi talks via Skype about how it came about.

Listen

Playlist
Annie Flore Batchiellilys – SOS Seigneur
Aar Maanta – Keenee Gaardeer
Sharero Band – Sharero 75
Haji Madawa – Dhikril Qadiria
Pierre Antoine – Kalabuley Woman
Selam Sounds -Ethiocolor
Delasi – Miss Material
Delasi – Artificial Lines
Dj Gioumanne’s Kenya 45s mix

For more on Kenyan singles from the 1970s and 80s, check out Afro7.net and Melodicamusicstores.com