• This ain't Texas, it's Africa

  • Nov 21 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
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This ain't Texas, it's Africa

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  • As Black country music is having its moment, Hana has always wondered why her Sudanese mom loved Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. You can hear country music playing in cafes in African capitals. There is a love of American country music among our African elders, many say they grew up with it.
    While for many, country music is associated with white culture and isn't relatable, for many African elders it holds a very special place in their hearts. Why?
    We explore the surprising histories and the appeal, and follow the story of legendary Ivorian country music duo Peter One & Jess Sah Bi.
    This ain't Texas. It's Africa.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.