Today’s program is singularly dedicated to honor the memory and music of a legend - Leo Sarkisian. Yes, it has finally happened. The father of "Music Time in Africa" VOA’s Music Man passed away June 8th 2018. He was 97 years old. Leo, always alongside his beloved wife Mary, animated the homes and warmed the hearts of millions of African listeners for nearly 50 years with "Music Time in Africa." Join Heather in these next 55 minutes to honor and remember him. His life tells a fascinating story of a great man, and nearly a century of African music history.
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