Creator of VOA's "Music Time in Africa", Leo Sarkisian, retires at age 91.

“People thought he was very authentic, and he got to know the musicians firsthand. To hear your country’s music on an international station is a big deal. . . . Nobody had done that before.” - Peter Clottey, Ghana native and VOA  Africa Daybreak host, tells the Washington Post.

Leo's travels allowed him to create one of the most valuable and sought-after collections in the world housed at VOA headquarters.

As host of "Music Time in Africa," Leo was received with smiles and laughter from his fans.

Leo searches for a special recording that is part of the collection of African music he assembled during his long career. His collection is now housed at VOA in the Leo Sarkisian Library of African Music.