Review World Cafe Extra Golden: A Tribute To Musical Roots XPN February 9, 2009 • Extra Golden blends rock and Kenyan benga style to create music that's steeped in personal strength through loss. The group's newest CD, Thank You Very Quickly, honors the memory of Extra Golden's former guitarist and celebrates the band's African and American roots. Extra Golden: A Tribute To Musical Roots 13:58 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100423184/100410353" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Favorite Sessions Extra Golden Plays 'Obama' Live In Studio KEXP November 5, 2008 • Extra Golden is a unique group: a true collaboration of American and Kenyan musicians who play an original blend of Kenyan benga and American rock. On its extensive world tour, the quintet played its music and a traditional benga tune in a session recorded by KEXP. FREE DOWNLOAD: Extra Golden performs 'Obama' live at KEXP. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93039782/93027645" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Lists Africa in America: Transatlantic Music April 2, 2008 • Every year, more and more U.S.-based bands are playing African music. Discover new music from the likes of Akoya Afrobeat, Burkina Electric, Extra Golden, Markus James, and the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International.
Music Interviews Extra Golden Members Stranded in Kenya January 11, 2008 • When violence erupted after the disputed elections in Kenya, the turmoil has disrupted business and food supplies. Two Kenyan members of the international rock band Extra Golden have been severely affected by the riots, and now its American counterparts and fans are trying to help. Extra Golden Members Stranded in Kenya Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18027063/18028478" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Lists 'All Songs': All Africa Edition November 4, 2007 • Whether for political protest, celebration or sheer musical experimentation, African musicians continue to develop their native traditions. All Songs Considered presents some of the best African music out right now.
All Songs Considered The New Pornographers, Manu Chao, Josh Ritter September 6, 2007 • The best yet from The New Pornographers; Brilliant new art-pop by Bishop Allen; Surprises from new-folk singer Josh Ritter; Punk-inspired worldbeat artist Manu Chao and more. The New Pornographers, Manu Chao, Josh Ritter Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15965343/15965346" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Reviews Extra Golden, Bringing Benga Music to New Shores May 9, 2006 • Benga is one of the most beloved forms of popular music in the East African country of Kenya, but it is little known on these shores. Extra Golden hopes to widen America's musical horizons with the release of Ok-Oyot System. Music critic John Brady offers a preview. Extra Golden, Bringing Benga Music to New Shores Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5393489/5393490" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Song Of The Day Two Continents Combine to Protest World Violence April 25, 2006 • In "Osama Rach," the late Kenyan singer Otieno Jagwasi confesses an obsession with Osama bin Laden. "I am asking President Bush and Osama, 'Why do you have to kill innocent people when you just want to kill each other?'" 'Osama Rach' by Extra Golden Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5360883/5360886" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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