The Motherland Influence

THe Motherland Influence: April 12, 2026 5:00-7:00 PM

Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Igwe Prezda Bandason of Kenya.

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African, Latin & Caribbean music every Sunday evening here on WRIR.

Starting with some newer music music from Mali plus new and classic releases of music from Guinea, Colombia, Perú, Haiti, Nigeria, Kenya and Brazil. More!

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Playlist

    Time: April 12 - 5:00:28 pm
  • Hello Hello

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

    from Hello Hello

    Sterns - 1994

    RDCongo

    • Time: April 12 - 5:01:55 pm
  • Atemou

    Petit Goro, “Eroussou”

    from Atemou

    In Ze Box - 2017

    Mali

    • Time: April 12 - 5:07:14 pm
  • Mali Kelen

    Saly Kouyaté, “Ayan Dèmè”

    from Mali Kelen

    Remote Records / Studio Mali - 2026

    Mali

    • Time: April 12 - 5:12:21 pm
  • TOUMARO

    Kasse Mady Diabate & Hawa Kasse Mady Diabaté, “KASSE MORO”

    from TOUMARO

    One World Records - 2025

    Mlai

    • Time: April 12 - 5:15:58 pm
  • Titati

    Bako Dagnon, “Toubaka”

    from Titati

    Syllart Records - 2007

    Mali

    • Time: April 12 - 5:22:21 pm
  • Syliphone discothèque 71: Guinée

    Bafing Jazz, “Toubaka”

    from Syliphone discothèque 71: Guinée

    Syliphone / Syllart Records - 1998

    Guinea

    • Time: April 12 - 5:28:05 pm

  • Keletigui Et Ses Tambourines, “JRDA”

    from Soundiata

    HCGN-DJM - 1970

    Guinea

    • Time: April 12 - 5:34:22 pm
  • Enregistrement Live No Limit Bamako

    Mohamed Doumbia, “Toubaka”

    from Enregistrement Live No Limit Bamako

    Sahel Sounds - 2026

    Mali

    • Time: April 12 - 5:46:09 pm

  • Wasamaye Rock Group, “Wasamaye”

    from Los Diablos Del Ritmo

    Analog Africa - 2012

    Colombia

    • Time: April 12 - 5:49:11 pm
  • Magnifico Boogaloo

    Laghonia / New Juggler Sound, “Bahia”

    from Magnifico Boogaloo

    Discos MAG - 1973

    Peru

    • Time: April 12 - 5:53:08 pm

  • Bomba Estéreo, “Fuego (Maga Bo Remix)”

    from Colombian Music Powerhouses Vol. 3

    Independent Record Labels Alliance - 2020

    Colombia

    • Time: April 12 - 5:58:38 pm

  • Voices of Darkness, “Mota Ginya”

    from Nigeria Disco Funk Special : The Underground Sound of Lagos Dancefloor 1974-79

    SoundWay - 2008

    Nigeria

    • Time: April 12 - 6:06:36 pm

  • Trio Mocotó, “Xamego De Ina”

    from Muita Zorra!

    Vampisoul - 2025

    Brazil

    • Time: April 12 - 6:10:06 pm

  • Nu Look, “Gran Depanse”

    from Still News

    Lionel Productions - 2004

    Haiti

    • Time: April 12 - 6:17:29 pm
  • Ingratitude, Vol. 2

    Omni Band d'Haiti, “Avant nou critique”

    from Ingratitude, Vol. 2

    Makaya - 1980

    Haiti

    • Time: April 12 - 6:24:25 pm

  • Rodrigue Milien Et Son Groupe Combite Creole, “Move Manneres”

    from Croyance

    Marc Records - 1976

    Haiti

    • Time: April 12 - 6:33:07 pm

  • Igwe Prezda Bandason, “Stella Rachel”

    from Stella Rachel

    Music Copyright Society of Kenya - 2011

    Kenya

    • Time: April 12 - 6:45:45 pm

  • Super Wanyika, “Matatizo Nimyazoez 1 & 2”

    from Africa Shangazi: More Early 1980's Benga & Rumba From East Africa

    No Wahala Sounds - 2026

    Kenya

    • Time: April 12 - 6:56:07 pm
  • Chigiyo Music Kings 1987-1998 (Analog Africa No.42)

    Zig Zag Band, “Mangaingai”

    from Chigiyo Music Kings 1987-1998 (Analog Africa No.42)

    Analog Africa - 2025

    Zimbabwe