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from May 28, 2024
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Since the early 1990s, Basa has featured Africa as the heart and soul of global music while delving into different aspects of African life and culture.
Basa means pandemonium and sometimes the listener can sense that while tuned in, harnessed in a way that conveys the energy and passion behind the music. You might hear anything from politics to poetry, story-telling, food and anything to do with African life during the show. However, music will always be the main focus of Basa; music is the message.
Every Tuesday
9 - 11am
(EDT)
| Artist | Track | Comments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Makeba |
Amaliya
|
The great late Miriam Makeba was THE mama Africa and she is still. She was from South Africa | ||
| Paul Simon feat. LadySmith Black Mambazo |
Diamonds on The Soles of Her Shoes
|
We are still in South Africa with Paul Simon and this great group known for their traditional vibe | ||
| Hugh Masekela |
Been Such a Long Time
|
This great male artist was very respected in Africa. He was a good friend of Miriam Makeba | ||
| Blucky |
Papa
|
We are now about to share some old school music from Benin, West Africa | ||
| Le Tout Puissant Orchestre Polyrythmo |
Sokemi
|
This group is an old school band still active to this day in Benin. | ||
| Gnonnas Pedro |
Feso Yaye
|
This ale artist from Benin, West Africa was a great one, very respected in Benin and in West Africa in general. He was part of Africando, an African Salsa group. | ||
| Gregory Isaacs |
My One and Only Lover
|
This great late male artist was from Jamaica and was very well known for his Reggae love songs! | ||
| Boney M |
Rivers of Babylon
|
Very famous group with a lots of successful hits! | ||
| Jean Jean Roosvelt |
Déssine ta destinée
|
This male artist is a very talented one and is based here in Montreal. He is originally from Haiti | ||
| Jean Jean Roosvelt |
Surrire
|
Young and talented artist from Haiti based in Montreal | ||
| Charlotte Dipanda |
Toma Me
|
She is a diva in Africa. Very well know in South, Central and West Africa. | ||
| Cella Stella |
Na Mea Longuè
|
This female artist is from Benin but she moved to Cameroun and worked with the great Ekambi Brillant | ||
| Guy Lobé |
Aye Mba
|
Great old school song. This music style is from Cameroun and known as Makossa | ||
| Carlos G. Lopes |
La Vie Est Belle
|
We are now in Cabo Verde with this talented artist based in Spain. | ||
| Carlos G. Lopes |
Si Di Lewa
|
Another one from Cabo Verde | ||
| Deo Munyakazi |
Amahoro
|
This male artist is from Rwanda and based here in Montreal. He masters a traditional instrument from Rwanda. | ||
| Oliver Ngoma |
Bané
|
Thus great late male artist was from Gabon. He has many hits songs very well known in Africa. He suddenly died and was said to be poisoned | ||
| Monique Seka |
Bayé
|
Monique Seka was very successful in the 90ies. She has many successful hits that are still played everywhere in Africa. She is from Ivory Coast | ||
| Magic System |
Après La Vie
|
Very famous group thanks to their global hit "Premier Gaou". They are also from Ivory Coast. | ||
| Peter Omatsola |
Ale Iwere
|
This male artist is from Nigeria. | ||
| Femi Kuti |
Do Your Best
|
Femi Kuti is the son of the King of Afrobeat aka Fela Kuti from Nigeria | ||
| Lokua Kanza |
Shadow Dancer
|
This song was a successful one when it was released and introduced this talented male artist to the world. He is from DR Congo | ||
| Fally Ipupa feat. Olivia |
Chaise Éléctrique
|
Fally Ipupa is from DR Congo and Olivia was part of G-Unit (50 cents) in the US | ||
| Gato Beevans |
Azalaki Awa
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This is an old school song also from DR Congo. Ferre Gola made a remix of this song a few years ago. |
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