If you want to get a proper feel for what’s going in the country check out The Beautiful Struggle , a radio documentary by BBC 1Xtra’s Rodney P from his recent visit to Sierra Leone. Another good way of exploring Sierra Leonean music is the internet radio station Sierra Leone Radio . One of the most prominent shows is by UK-based Sierra Leonean DJ collective and promoters outfit SL4U (=Sierra Leone For You), a group of nine young entrepreneurs all hailing from different ethnic regions in Sierra Leone.
The SL4U radio show is on every Thursday, 8 - 11pm, (repeated Sunday, 1 - 4pm, and Monday, 11.30am - 2.30pm) and features SL4U members Dr Mo, Benson and DJ Little playing the best and latest of Salone music as well as interviews and chat, conducted mainly in Krio, which addresses topical entertainment and social issues affecting the Sierra Leonean community both at home and abroad.
Salone music is a real revelation - the blood diamonds are making way for the true diamonds from Sierra Leone. Keep your ears and eyes open for the real sparkle coming out of this rejuvenated country!
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