The Motherland Influence

The Motherland Influence: August 2, 2026 5:00-7:00 PM

Sun, Aug 2, 2026

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African, Latin & Caribbean music. Every Sunday evening on WRIR!

Starting with jazz from African, Latin & Caribbean artists (for Mighty Joshua).

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Playlist

    Time: August 2 - 5:00:02 pm
  • Hello Hello

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

    from Hello Hello

    Sterns - 1994

    RDCongo

    • Time: August 2 - 5:02:12 pm
  • African Marketplace

    Dollar Brand, “African Marketplace”

    from African Marketplace

    Elektra Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment company, a Warner Music Group company. - 1980

    R. South Africa

    • Time: August 2 - 5:09:17 pm

  • Malombo, “Motshile”

    from Malombo

    Kaya Record Company - 1984

    R. South Africa

    • Time: August 2 - 5:13:39 pm
  • ATIKA

    PATRICK JEAN-MARIE, “FATIG”

    from ATIKA

    SYMBOLE - 2023

    Guadeloupe

    • Time: August 2 - 5:20:06 pm
  • Mulatu Plays Mulatu

    Mulatu Astatke, “The Way to Nice”

    from Mulatu Plays Mulatu

    Strut - 2025

    Ethiopia

    • Time: August 2 - 5:24:54 pm

  • Afro-Zen Allstars, “Guragigna”

    from The Buzz and the Bells

    AZA Music - 2022

    USA

    • Time: August 2 - 5:31:44 pm
  • Havana Negra

    Havana Negra, “Calle San Miguel After Dark”

    from Havana Negra

    Zanja Records SL - 2024

    Cuba

    • Time: August 2 - 5:40:16 pm
  • Reflets Denses

    Sonny Troupé Quartet Add 2, “Immediat Boarding”

    from Reflets Denses

    MOCLOUD - 2019

    Guadeloupe

    • Time: August 2 - 5:48:34 pm
  • Gone Clear

    Manu Dibango, “Goro City”

    from Gone Clear

    Sonodisc - 1980

    Cameroon

    • Time: August 2 - 6:00:14 pm

  • Almon Malema's Soweto, “Pelican City”

    from One Night in Pelican: Afro Modern Dreams 1974-1977

    Matsuli Music - 2021

    R. South Africa

    • Time: August 2 - 6:15:33 pm

  • Kara Dara, “Loco Asia”

    from Kara Dara

    Pramisi Records - 2000

    Suriname

    • Time: August 2 - 6:19:35 pm

  • Alé Kumá, “Una Canción en el Magdalena”

    from Cantaoras

    Alé Kumá Recordings - 2002

    Colombia

    • Time: August 2 - 6:24:03 pm

  • Eduardo Paím, “Man Xico Día Pambala”

    from Etu Mu Dictu

    Eduardo Paím - 2012

    Angola

    • Time: August 2 - 6:28:36 pm

  • Professor I.K. Belemu & his River Brothers Band of Torugbene, “Donyo Donyo I.K. Belemu”

    from Late Chief Oloye Akpe

    Akpolla

    Nigeria

    • Time: August 2 - 6:36:55 pm
  • Ekobe Global

    Azuka Moweta and His Anioma Brothers Band of Africa, “Ọmanyegenye”

    from Ekobe Global

    ODOGWU Entertainment - 2025

    Nigeria

    • Time: August 2 - 6:44:06 pm

  • Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited, “Emma”

    from Ndangariro

    Carthage Records/Earthworks - 1983

    Zimbabawe

    • Time: August 2 - 6:51:32 pm
  • Chigiyo Music Kings 1987-1998 (Analog Africa No.42)

    Zig Zag Band, “Gomo Ramasare”

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

    Analog Africa - 2025

    Zimbabwe