The Motherland Influence: August 3, 2025 5:00-7:00 PM
Just a few albums…and a lot more.
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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire has been a hub for recording African music since independence in 1960. With about 60 different ethnic groups within the country and musicians from all over Africa attracted to and recording in its studios, there is a rich musical history in Cote d’Ivoire.
Today we’ll listen to a wide range of music in many stylistic genres by Ivoirian musicians.
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Playlist
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Mose Fan Fan & Orchestre Somo Somo, “Hello Hello (program theme song)”
from Hello Hello
Sterns - 1995
RDCongo
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Aïcha Koné, “Ambiance À Conakry (feat. Sékouba Kandia Kouyaté & Singleton)”
from Kaira
Raz&Ham Group - 2012
Côte d'Ivoire
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N.S.T. Cophie's, “Zogoda ( feat. Papa Wemba )”
from Africa For Somalie
NST K Production Glamour - 1993
Cote d'Ivoire
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Anoman Brouh Félix, “J'ai Envie de l'Embasser”
from Anoman Brouh Félix
Eddy'son Consortium Mondial/Editions Kadance
Cote d'Ivoire
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Blissi Tebil, “Nawa”
from Ziglibithy - La Continuité (Hommage à E. Djédjé)
Star Musique
Cote d'Ivoire
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Eba Aka Jérome et Le Sanwi Star, “Djiblito”
from Wonderful of Africa Vol. 1: Trahison
Production Papa-Disco - 1978
Cote d'Ivoire
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Les Grands Columbias du Peuple & Stanley Murphys, “Kelogbe”
from Les Grands Columbias Du Peuple* & Stanley Murphys – Dans Kelogbe
Editions Alabi Records
Cote d'Ivoire
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Docteur Limanne, “Abdoul-Aziz-Sy”
from Mabele Makambo / La Terre A Ses Problèmes
Production Hausknecht - 1992
Cote d'Ivoire
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Antoinette Konan, “Abidjan Adja”
Awesome Tapes From Africa - 1986
Cote d'Ivoire