afrobeat radio

Afrobeat Radio delivers exactly what its name promises: a steady stream of the genre's foundational grooves alongside modern updates. You'll hear Fela Kuti's 'Zombie' segue into a track from Antibalas, followed by something from a Lagos-based newcomer who clearly studied the masters. The playlist doesn't stray far from the blueprint, but that's fine. When the blueprint is this good, why mess with it? The station's South African roots are subtle; you occasionally catch local jams that blend Afrobeat with mbaqanga or kwaito, keeping things interesting. It's a dedicated music radio South Africa f…