The Motherland Influence

The Motherland Influence: April 26, 2026 5:00-7:00 PM

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

The Motherland Influence is brought to you every Sunday evening here on WRIR.

Every Sunday since 2005.

Today I have a mix of new and old releases for your enjoyment, bringing to your ears African, Latin & Caribbean music.

Shown above are only some of the albums I hope to be able to play as we ask for your support during our Spring Fund Drive.

Music today from Dominica, Haiti, Angola, Trinidad & Tobago, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Cuba, Nigeria and anything else we have time for.

Thank you!

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Playlist

    Time: April 26 - 5:00:00 pm
  • Hello Hello

    Somo Somo & Mose Fan Fan, “Hello Hello (program theme song)”

    from Hello Hello

    Sterns - 1994

    RDCongo

    • Time: April 26 - 5:04:01 pm
  • Mwen Inme'w

    Michele Henderson, “Dinworrah”

    from Mwen Inme'w

    Michele Henderson Inc - 2004

    Dominica

    • Time: April 26 - 5:08:19 pm

  • Misty Jean, “Hear the Tam Tam”

    from Live Vol. 1

    Kreyol Music - 2006

    Haiti

    • Time: April 26 - 5:17:25 pm

  • Nu Look, “SOS Producteur”

    from Abo

    Kaliko Productions - 2007

    Haiti

    • Time: April 26 - 5:28:40 pm
  • L'inoubliable Perfecta

    Perfecta, “La Divinité”

    from L'inoubliable Perfecta

    Disques Vacances - 1993

    Martinique

    • Time: April 26 - 5:36:34 pm

  • Turma Da Benção, “Catuta 45”

    from Turma Da Benção

    KOP Records - 2026

    Angola

    • Time: April 26 - 5:41:47 pm
  • N' Kassa Cobra (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 4)

    N' Kassa Cobra, “Manifesta”

    from N' Kassa Cobra (Sodad Serie 4 - Vol. 4)

    Sons D'Africa - 2015

    Guinee-Bissau

    • Time: April 26 - 5:46:29 pm

  • Turma Da Benção, “Rufo de Liberdade”

    from Turma Da Benção

    Hot Mule Records - 2021

    Angola

    • Time: April 26 - 5:53:45 pm

  • Les Ambassadeurs, “Marfa”

    from Les Ambassadeurs featuring Salif Keita and Kante Manfila

    Rounder Records - 1984

    Mali

    • Time: April 26 - 6:00:39 pm
  • Mali Kelen

    Saly Kouyaté, “Gnogon Djougouya”

    from Mali Kelen

    Remote Records / Studio Mali - 2026

    Mali

    • Time: April 26 - 6:05:50 pm
  • Cuban Jam Session, Vol. 2

    Zanja All Stars, “Cabo E”

    from Cuban Jam Session, Vol. 2

    Zanja Records SL - 2025

    Cuba

    • Time: April 26 - 6:09:21 pm
  • Mano a Mano

    Los Ases De La Timba, “Por Chismoso y Charlatán (feat. Armando 'Mandy' Cantero)”

    from Mano a Mano

    Envidia - 2023

    Cuba

    • Time: April 26 - 6:14:35 pm

  • Black Stalin, “De Same Ole Ting”

    from Caribbean Man

    Makossa International Records Inc - 1979

    Trinidad and Tobago

    • Time: April 26 - 6:24:50 pm

  • Chalkdust, “Stickman's Lament”

    from Best of Straker's: Ah Feel to Party

    Rounder Records - 1996

    Trinidad and Tobago

    • Time: April 26 - 6:34:29 pm
  • Thiossane

    Ablaye Ndiaye Thiossane, “Lat Dior”

    from Thiossane

    Syllart Records - 2010

    Senegal

    • Time: April 26 - 6:39:43 pm

  • Le Super Étoile De Dakar, “Deugue la Verite”

    from A la Memoire de Marc Samb: Daby Volume No. 7

    Production Youssou N'Dour - 1983

    • Time: April 26 - 6:49:01 pm

  • Dan Satch and The Professional Atomic '8' Band, “Ikoro's 70 Special”

    from Dan Satch and The Professional Atomic '8' Band

    Philips - 1970

    Nigeria

    • Time: April 26 - 6:54:38 pm

  • Dr. Orlando Owoh & His Omimah Band, “Ero Ki Yeye Mi”

    from Dr. Orlando Owoh & His Omimah Band

    Afrodisia Ltd. - 1975

    Nigeria