Griots

KAYA RADIO PERTH

Griots of West Africa, thirteenth century Professional musicians of the Mande Empire (present day Southern Mali & Northeastern Guinea), their ancestry can be traced back to the era of Soundiata Keita who founded the Malian Empire. KAYA RADIO looks at how they continue to inspire and influence communities today. Track list: Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté - Ruby Ballake Sissoko & Baba Sissoko - Sigi Gno Gonya SPAZA - Mangaliso Sobukwe Saul Williams - Experiment Irreversible Entanglements - Fireworks Kwani Experience - Mo Bophelong (in life) Moor Mother - Rap Jasm MAVI - Terms and Conditions SOLO - Jubilee Noligamo Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble - Stay Beautiful Moor Mother ft. Melanie Charles - Woody Shaw Tony Allen & Jeff Mills - The Seed Josh Johnson - Punk Arat Kilo, Mamani Keita & Mike Laad - Dou Coula Mzakhe Mbuli - Ukulimala Kwenqondo Phuzekhemisi - Ake Nibabheke Shabalala Rhythm ft Khanyo Maphumulo - Anti wena wenzani? Dedicated to the memory of Khaya Mshengu.