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Last updated: March 14, 2010

	August 2009 - Ugandan popular music - Kampala rocks! Blu 3, Bobi Wine w/Nubian L.i., David Lutaalo w/Cindy, Desire Luzinda, Don Balaam, Iryn Namubiru, Jamal 2, Mesach Semakula, Miriam Ndagire, Ronald Mayinja, Sophia Nantongo
	July 2009 - Ugandan gospel music Judith Babirye, Mesach Semakula, Pastor Wilson Bugembe, Sylver Kyagulanyi, Triplex Band
	June 2009 - Subsaharan party music Aicha Kouyate, Better Life, Edouardo BB, Jimi Mbaye, Julio Zelaya, Koffi Olomide, Mimi, Papa Wemba, Rafiqi, Suzanna Owiyo, Theodros Kassahun, Wanaku
	April 2009 - West and north African music Anakin, Aza, Bakithi Kumalo, Gadji Celi, Gigi, Jimmy H, Papa Noel, Phinda, Rukiza Okera, Salif Keita, Sayon Camara, Wasis Diop
	March 2009 - Upbeat from across Africa Abou Chihabi, Aicha Kone, Louanges De Vie, Madala Kunene, Mamany Keita, Micka, Nomad, Phinda, Rokia Traore, Soweto, Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabate, Tiharea
	February 2009 - So many fine voices Diogal, Dumisani Ramadu Moyo, Francis Bebey, Korotoum Kamara, Mad Ice, Malula Manesi Baba, Meiway, Nomad, Oumou Dioubate, Phinda, Rachel Magoola, Salem Tradition
	January 2009 - Bantu Carlyto Lassa, Eric Wainaina, Gadji Celi, Gawlo & Diego, Khunta & Sixko, Louanges De Vie, Mamay Worku, Manu Dibango, Nakaaya, Oumou Dioubate, Rachel Magoola,
	December 2008 - Malian kora, South African vocals Andy Palacio, Children of Agape Choir, Dumisani Ramadu Moyo, Garry Kean, Insingizi, Mamadou Diabate, Memeza Africa, Moussa Diallo, Rajery, Toumani Diabate, Women of the Calabash
	November 2008 - African music from around the world Chiwoniso, Edo Santa, Eric Wainaina, Gnawa Diffusion, Jive Nation, Kora Jazz Trio (Abdoulaye Diabate), Moussa Diallo, Rajery, Rukiza Okera, Stewart Sukuma
	October 2008 - Traveling music - beats, voices Etienne Mbappe, Jimmy Omonga, Julianna Kanyomozi, Kaissa, Mahotella Queens, Moussa Diallo, Ouza, Rajery, Tcheka
	September 2008 Chiwoniso, Etienne Mbappe, Ismael Isaac, Khadja Nin, Les Go de Koteba, Omega Bugembe Okello, Richard Bona, Tcheka, Tshala Muana, Youssou N'Dour
	August 2008 - Ugandan dance music from Kampala Dream Galz, Fred Sebatta, Geoffrey Lutaaya, Iryn Namubiru, Julianna Kanyomozi, Mesach Semakula, Obsessions, Ronald Mayinja, Viva Stars
	July 2008 - Ugandan dance music: Fort Portal Mix Dream Galz, Eddy Yawe, Geoffrey Lutaaya, Grace Nakimera, Iryn Namubiru, Iryn Namubiru w/Qute Kaye, Julianna Kanyomozi, Micheal Ross, Obsessions, Qute Kaye
	June 2008 African Gospel Rhythms, Baba Ken Okulolo, Extra Golden, Jimi Mbaye, Kaissa, Koko Dembele, Les Go de Koteba, Manu Dibango w/Baaba Maal, Natacha Atlas, Salif Keita, Steve Kekana, Women of the Calabash
	May 2008 Elikeh, Eric Wainaina, Etienne & Rene, Habib Koité, Mapumba, Nawal, Prince Zeka, S. E. Rogie, Sim Redmond Band, Tarika, Tithy Dolce
	March 2008 Chantal Taiba, Daby Toure, Francis Bebey, Frank Mensah Pozo, Idrissa Soumaoro, Jean Paul Samputu, Mhlanga & Van der Westen, M'Passi & Chebli, Nawal, Netsayi, Yawo, Zim Ngqawana
	February 2008 Francis Mbappe, Issa Sanogo, Jimi Mbaye, John Yalley & N'in Kyffyz, Koffi Olomide, Koko Dembele, Papa Wemba, Simentera w/Toure Kunda, Tshala Muana, Viola, Youssou N'Dour
	January 2008 - High lonesome sounds, African style Driss El Maloumi, Geoffrey Oryema, Habib Koité, Ismael Lo, Lulendo, Madilu System, Tshaga, Vusa Mkhaya, Vusi Mahlasela
	December 2007 - Songs from western and southern Africa Ben Okafor, Cheikh Lo, Deza XXL, Habib Koité, Iskelu, Ismael Isaac, Thandie, Vusa Mkhaya, Zodwa
	November 2007 Habib Koité, Henri Dikongue, Kekele, Oliver Mtukudzi, Omar Pene, Souad Massi
	October 2007 - West African rhythms Dobet Gnahore, Habib Koité, Ismael Lo, Mama Sissoko, Massukos, Ngatu, Nino Galissa, Oliver Mtukudzi, Senegal Acoustic, Toure Toure
	September 2007 - Africa Quiet 2, meditative music Idrissa Soumaoro, Lokua Kanza, N'Gou Bagayoko, Ras Sheehama, Ray Lema, Stella Chiweshe, Vieux Diop
	August 2007 - Upbeat from South Africa and Mali Boubacar Traore, Busi Mhlongo, Khumbula, Maezah, Ntsakala, Oliver Mtukudzi, Ras Sheehama, Sharon van Rool & Papa Wemba
	July 2007 - South African Gospel - Maroka Baptist Choir Bham Ntabeni, Maroka Baptist Choir
	June 2007 - Upbeat from across Africa Ba Cissoko, Bafo Bafo, Daby Balde, Dilon Djindji, Ismael Lo, John Amutabi Nzenze, Kofi Ackah, Madoxx, Maezah, Mamadou Diabate, Mbilia Bel, Pa Joe
	January 2007 - Upbeat from west Africa Angelique Kidjo, Assab, Baaba Mal, Bidinte, Boubacar Traore, Dama & D'Gary, Diogal, Dobet Gnahore, Hijas del Sol, Joe Nina, Luyinda Wasula, Nino Galissa, Zap Mama
	November 2006 - Smooth African pop Daby Toure, Ismael Lo, Ntsakala, Oliver Mtukudzi, Seydu, Tete Alhinho, Umanji, Vieux Diop, Yoro & Yoon Wi
	October 2006 - Songs from Calabash and eMusic Daby Balde, D'Gary, Fiona Mukasa, Hijas del Sol, Khadja Nin, Nalu, Nipa, Ntsakala, Original Zengela Band, Seyi - Mr Jeje, Zodwa
	September 2006 - Spirit of Africa Eneida Marta, Freres Guisse, Henri Dikongue, Idrissa Soumaoro, Ismael Lo, Khadja Nin, Rachel Magoola, Thomas Mapfumo, Wasis Diop, Zuba
	August 2006 - Upbeat, featuring Madagascar D'Gary, Dominic Kakolobango, Eneida Marta, Mabulu, Original Zengela Band, Rachel Magoola, Simon Nwambeden, Vaovy, Wasis Diop, Young Bakuba Band
	July 2006 - Meditative guitars and vocals Fely, Henri Dikongue, Idrissa Soumaoro, Khadja Nin, Manecas Costa, Souad Massi, Vieux Diop, Yoro & Yoon Wi
	June 2006 - Mostly upbeat Alpha Yaya Diallo, Bola Abimbola, Boubacar Traore, Dama Mahaleo, Henri Dikongue, Idrissa Soumaoro, Mamelang, Pierre Akendengue, Rasha, Tarika, Zuba
	May 2006 - Mostly quiet Ben Okafor, Gerald Toto w/Bona & Kanza, Lassina Coulibaly, Les Go de Koteba, Lokua Kanza, Mamelang, Rossy, Sibongile Khumalo, Toure-Toure
	April 2006 - Mostly reggae Afro-Fiesta, Alpha Blondy, Alpha Yaya Diallo, Les Go De Koteba, Lucky Dube, Mabulu, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Yewande Adebayo
	March 2006 - Quiet music from west-central Africa, Madagascar Coco Mbassi, Henri Dikongue, Ray Lema, So Kalmery, Tarika, Vieux Diop
	February 2006 - Upbeat dance music from across Africa Mabi Thobejane, Manecas Costa, Original Zengela Band, So Kalmery, Toure-Toure, Umanji, Vieux Diop, Vusi Mahlasela
	January 2006 - Africa quiet Ayub Ogada, Danone O'Sow, Geoffrey Oryema, Germain Rakotomavo, Habib Koité, Miriam Makeba, Ntomb'khona Dlamini, Rokia Traore, Samite
	December 2005 - Music for the winter season Diogal, Ivangeli Loxolo, Jonah Moyo, Kings Messengers Quartet, Miriam Makeba, Oliver Mtukudzi, Samite, Tarika, Women of Mambazo
	November 2005 - Music from South Africa Intl Pentecostal Ch. Choir, Judith Sephuma, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mahlathini & Makgona, Muriel Mwamba, Oliver Mtukudzi, Robson Banda, Sibongele Khumalo, Umoja, Vusi Mahlasela, ZCC Mukhukhu
	October 2005 - Putamayo collection Amaduduzo, Doctor King'esi, Khadja Nin, King Sunny Ade, Manecas Costa, Pa Joe, Souad Massi, Tarika
	September 2005 - Across Africa: Congo DRC, Mali, Uganda Afrigo Band, Diogal, Habib Koité, King Sunny Adé, Oliver Mtukudzi, Sam Mangwana
	July 2005 - West and north African Cesaria Evora, Danone O'Sow, Habib Koité, Oliver Mtukudzi, Pa Joe, Rokia Traore, Vusi Mahlasela
	June 2005 - South Africa, Zimbabwe and Madagascar Lucky Dube, Miriam Makeba, Oliver Mtukudzi, Rossy, Sibongile Khumalo, Vusi Mahlasela
	March 2005 - Music from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania Ayub Ogada, Bernard Kabanda, Orchestra Makassy, Samite, Tabu Ley Rochereau

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