The Africa Express

06/12/2026

Whoops I forgot to tell you that I was on the radio today, but don't despair, you can hear the show at KOOP.org for two weeks! All about Cameroon, with tracks from Francis Bebey, Hamad Kalkaba, Los Cameroes, and more! Just follow this link The Africa Express - KOOP Radio 91.7 FM https://share.google/tGiK1VLQvdZOuxCQq

06/05/2026

Today on The Africa Express we're headed to Benin with, you guessed it, a whole bunch of TP Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo and associated acts. So tune in right now on 91.7 or stream it at koop.org!

05/29/2026

Today on the Africa Express I'm back...and feeling a little funky. All afrobeat and disco with Bébë Manga, Elcados, Pat Thomas, and more so TUNE IN at noon CST on 91.7 or stream at KOOP.org

05/27/2026

It's me, out in the wild! Stop by and say hello, take a dip, or just lounge and enjoy the ambiance. See you tonight!

Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 27) marks the first of four poolside KOOP DJ nights this summer at the Carpenter Hotel. The theme is "Night Swim," and from 6-8pm DJs Melinda Bee (The Africa Express and Be Kind Rewind at KOOP Radio) and DJ Creech (Creature Feature) will be spinning tunes with a chill, relaxing vibe. It's a BYO Vinyl affair, so feel free to your own Night Swim themed records. Or just come hang out by the pool, enjoy the tunes, take a swim and relax.

05/15/2026

Today on The Africa Express we're hitting lots of West Africa with tracks from Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako, Joseph Kamaru, Tabu Key, and more so TUNE IN on 91.7 or stream it at KOOP.org

05/01/2026

Today on The Africa Express we've got a whole lot of "newish to me" music with tracks from Joseph Kamaru, The Storm, Kéné-Star de Sikasso, and a whole lot more! Tune in at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or stream it worldwide at koop.org.

04/24/2026

Fela Kuti has been named a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, the first African artist to cross that threshold. Today on The Africa Express, we turn toward Nigeria and into the pulse of Afrobeat; music that hasn’t aged so much as it’s been waiting for the present to catch up. Tune in at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or stream it at koop.org.

04/17/2026

Today on The Africa Express we are headed to the islands of São Tomé and Principe, and while we are there we'll hear some of my favorite music in the world. And BONUS we are back on the FM, so tune in at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or stream it wherever you are at koop.org

04/10/2026

Today on The Africa Express - remember we are only on the stream at koop.org while our transmitter is being repaired! So tune in on your favorite way to stream to hear apprentice Bekka take the helm today at NOON CST, on KOOP Radio streaming at koop.org!

03/27/2026

Today on The Africa Express, we're wrapping up International Women's Month with another show dedicated to the amazing women musicians of Africa! Tune in and see what we've got at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or stream it worldwide at koop.org.