The Africa Express

06/27/2025

That's right! Chris from Bamako Airlines will be joining me today in the studio! Don't miss it - TUNE IN at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or stream it on the lovely interwebs at koop.org!

Tune in to The Africa Express on KOOP Radio tomorrow at noon! Chris has some fun soukous to share!

06/13/2025

Hey, how's everyone doing today? Things are a little crazy, so why not stop in at noon, take a beat and relax with some great African tunes from Balla et Ses Balladins, Bokkor Band, Kalum Star, and more! Only on KOOP Radio 91.7, or stream it wherever you are on koop.org.

06/06/2025

Today on The Africa Express it's a psychedelic/rock/afrobeat adjacent show with tracks from Wells Fargo, Fireballs, Super Eagles, Salty Dog, and of course more more more! Tune in at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 and stream it now or later at koop.org.

05/30/2025

Today on The Africa Express we've got a little of everything with Ofo The Black Company, Fela Kuti, Osibisa, and more! Tune in at KOOP Radio 91.7 or stream it at koop.org!

05/02/2025

Well, the Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas show here in Austin was nothing short of amazing. Next week I plan a deeper dive into both of their catalogs, but this show was planned earlier in the week since I knew my ususal last-minute hijinx wouldn't cut it so today we've got Franco! Miriam Makeba! Shirati Jazz! And an Ebo Taylor song to close out the show. Tune in at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or stream it wherever you are at koop.org.

04/30/2025

It looks like it's on - Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas TOMORROW night at Radio East! Holy cow! An Africa Express favorite - grab your tickets today!

ARTDONSLEEP Presents: Jazz is Dead: Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas in Austin, Texas at RADIO/EAST on Thursday, October 24.TICKET / EVENT INFORMATION:This event is All AgesAll sales final, NO refunds or exc

04/25/2025

Today on The Africa Express it's a mixtape show with a couple of "twofers" as those DJs say featuring tracks from Hailu Mergia & The Walias, Franco & T.O.O.K. Jazz, Dur-Dur Band, and the proverbial more! Tune in on KOOP Radio 91.7 or stream it on the lovely interwebs at koop.org.

04/18/2025

Today on The Africa Express we are making a detour into other worlds with a show all about Bomba, one of Puerto Rico's oldest musical traditions with deep West African roots. Host-in-training Jonas will be taking the helm, so tune in at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or on the lovely interwebs at koop.org!

(Painting by Samuel Lind)

04/04/2025

On today's Africa Express it's all songs from Sudan. We'll learn a little about the heartbreaking situation on the ground in the country and some of the country's great musical tradition so tune in at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or koop.org streaming wherever you are.

04/03/2025

TONIGHT!!! I'll be out with my fellow KOOP hosts T.J. Masters of Smaill Cool World and Kim Simpson of International Folk Bazaar playing an all African set - come on by community garden and say hi!!

KOOP's DJ residency at community garden returns on Thursday, April 3 with a night of international music. KOOP DJs T.J. Masters (Goodbye Cool World), Melinda

03/28/2025

Your host Melinda Bee has an emergency dental appointment this morning, but don't worry! You're in great hands with Dean from Audio Graffiti, who will be stepping in while I contemplate all that toffee I've been eating.

03/21/2025

Today on The Africa express it's a mixtape show! With tracks from Super Biton de Ségou, Ipa-Boogie, Ricky Banda, and more so TUNE IN at NOON CST on KOOP Radio 91.7 or koop.org streaming wherever you are.