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African music

The Motherland Influence

The Motherland Influence: March 1, 2026 5:00-7:00 PM

Sun, Mar 1, 2026

Guinean singer Natu Camara will perform at U of R this Wednesday WELCOME! African, Latin & Caribbean music every Sunday evening here on WRIR.

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music

Ambiance Congo: Sunday February 22, 2026 3:00-5:00 PM

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Sam Mangwana WELCOME! Saturday February 21, 2926, marked the 81st birthday of the great singer, composer & band leader Sam Mangwana. He was born to Angolan parents in 1945 in Kinshasa, known…

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music

Ambiance Congo: February 8, 2026 3:00-5:00 PM

Sun, Feb 8, 2026

WELCOME! Great Congolese music from the 1970s to today. Every other Sunday right here on WRIR!

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music

Ambiance Congo: January 25, 2026 3:00-5:00 PM

Sun, Jan 25, 2026

WELCOME! Due to inclement weather with ice and snow, today’s program is a recent show from the archives. Please enjoy! New Ambiance Congo programs will be broadcast live from our new studios…

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The Motherland Influence

The Motherland Influence: January 18, 2026 5:00-7:00 PM

Sun, Jan 18, 2026

WELCOME! African, Latin & Caribbean music, classic and new. Every Sunday on WRIR! Now in the new home of WRIR!!!

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Ambiance Congo / The Other Black Music

Ambiance Congo: January 11, 2026 3:00-5:00 PM

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

WELCOME! Today’s program is a rebroadcast of a program from January 2025. As WRIR moves our studio to our new home, we are still dedicated to providing great alternative radio to the…

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The Motherland Influence

The Motherland Influence: January 4. 2026 5:00-7:00 PM

Sun, Jan 4, 2026

WELCOME! WRIR is moving to our new buliding! During the move, we will play reruns of previous shows. This one from last January. Enjoy! Thank you for listening and for your continuing…

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