Jazz Safari

Saturdays at 8 on 88.5 NEPM

Hosted by Kari Njiiri

Dedicated to the proposition that variety is the spice of life, Jazz Safari strives to foster a new appreciation of jazz, while also exploring its musical cousins of the African diaspora. Host Kari Njiiri serves up a tasty mix every Saturday evening from 8:00 to 11:00. If you like what you hear, or want to tell us what you’d like to hear, let us know by sending e-mail to Kari!

Jazz Safari Playlists
(Archive prior to September 4, 2023)

Jazz & World Music

Zaccai Curtis discusses his Grammy-nominated project “Cubop Lives” on Jazz Safari

Kari Njiiri

Kari Njiiri speaks with Zaccai Curtis about his latest project “Cubop Lives”, which was recently nominated for a Grammy Award in the Latin Jazz Album category.
Jazz & World Music

Jazz Safari features Congo’s music legend Franco and his challenge to society: Beware of AIDS

Kari Njiiri

Here's a feature on Congo’s legendary guitarist, singer and bandleader Franco, and his song “Attention Na SIDA” (Beware of AIDS) to commemorate World AIDS Day (Dec. 1).
Jazz & World Music

Jazz Safari At Newport Jazz Festival With Saxophonist Jane Bunnett

Kari Njiiri

Kari Njiiri spoke with saxophonist Jane Bunnett following a performance with her all-female band from Cuba, Maqueque, at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island.