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Reporting live from Kenya, we search for African pop that is making its way into global dance music. The barriers to producing high quality audio are reduced to merely owning a laptop. Now, regional artists are reaching a global audience. We speak to Blinky Bill, leader of the dance/pop/hip-hop group Just A Band, about their unique sound that attracts fans from Tokyo to Nairobi. And we also speak to Jeff Maina, lead designer at Waabeh, the Spotify for African content. FEATURING Fuse ODG \u2013 Azonto (learn the dance!) Sauti Sol \u2013 Sura Yako Diplo \u2013 Crown Just A Band \u2013 Looking for Home Just A Band \u2013 Life of the Party Just A Band \u2013 Probably for Lovers Just A Band \u2013 Huff + Puff Just A Band \u2013 Dunia Ina Mambo Charlie\u2019s high school a cappella group \u2013 Give Up the Funk\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices