African Beat

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today. Got talent? Send your music CD to David get the chance to be heard across the continent and beyond (VOA reserves the right to edit music selections).

David Vandy is from Freetown, Sierra Leone, and has hosted and produced numerous news and music shows in the US and West Africa. Monday through Friday, rain or shine, tune in to African beat and tap them feet.


Broadcast Schedule
 

Monday-Friday
0900-1000 UTC/GMT & 2000-2100 UTC/GMT

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Contact

Email
africanbeat@voanews.com

Telephone
General: +1.202.205.9942     After the VOA ID, Press  65
David Vandy: +1.202.203.4061

Postal Mail
Voice of America - Suite 1613
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
20237
USA