Jazz Safari
Saturdays at 8 on 88.5 NEPM
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)
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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). -
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.
