Monthly Archives: November 2016

SONG OF THE DAY Laucan – DLMA

Posted on November 30, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Laucan posted this interesting track about 13 days ago and I’m now on my third listen.  With not much out there about this singer-songwriter, what I can tell you is that he is London and Brighton-based…which of the two I’m … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Iris Gold – Ten

Posted on November 29, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Iris Gold is a name you may already be familiar with, but for me this is a new discovery. UK-born and Denmark-raised, Iris Gold is a R&B artist whose sound has been heavily influence by the psychedelic sounds of the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Mack With Sun Ra & His Arkestra – Tell Her To Come Home

Posted on November 28, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Strut records have just released the definitive collection of singles released by Sun Ra across his fantastic career, spanning 1952 to 1991. Known as the cosmic jazz master, Sun Ra released prolifically during the 1950’s and more sporadically thereafter, primarily … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Black Flower – Artifacts

Posted on November 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

“Psyche-delicious and accessible 21st century Ethiodubjazz. As if John Zorn put on Fela Kuti’s shoes and imbibed Mulatu Astatke’s whirls” If escaping and drifting away on a chilly Sunday evening is something you could find yourself slightly partial to, then … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Fela Kuti – I Know Your Feeling

Posted on November 26, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, musician and composer Fela Kuti has often been described as one of Africa’s most “challenging and charismatic music performers.”  Hailed as a “superstar, singer, musician, Panafricanist, polygamist, mystic, legend,” Kuti was also a human rights activist and political extremist, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Denitia and Sene – The Rum Diaries

Posted on November 25, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

NYC duo Denetia and Sene, aka Denitia Odigie and Brian “Sene” Marc, came together in 2011, fusing their diverse musical backgrounds into a diverse musical melting pot consisting of electronica, hip hop, funk and minimalist underground pop. Last Friday saw the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lawrence Arabia – I Waste My Time

Posted on November 24, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

New Zealand’s James Milne, aka Lawrence Arabia, released his fourth album ‘Absolute Truth’ in July this year and this was his first full-length since 2012. Earlier this week I stumbled upon James Milne’s very pleasing-to-the-ear track, ‘A Lake’ (see my … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Papa Chango – New Moon

Posted on November 23, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been a big fan of the great Ethiopian Jazz musician, Mulatu Estatke for many years now and have more recently been delighted to stumble across like-minded bands such as, Family Atlantica, The Sorcerers, Karl Hector & The Malcouns…and now Papa Chango! Papa … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Fugitives – Love Come Down

Posted on November 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Germany’s fantastic Tramp Records re-issued this rare soul classic at the beginning of this month. This wonderful example of underground Chicago soul was first released on Sandman Records in 1971 and is real stand-out soul track, featuring a rather funky … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lawrence Arabia – A Lake

Posted on November 21, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

New Zealand’s James Milne, aka Lawrence Arabia, released his fourth album ‘Absolute Truth’ in July this year and this was his first full-length since 2012. Taken from this album is the marvelously upbeat, 60’s-inspired, ‘A Lake,’ a very captivating listen … Continue reading →

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