Monthly Archives: July 2021

SONG OF THE DAY Girma Beyene – Ene Negn Bay Manesh

Posted on July 31, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Born in Addis Ababa, Girma Bèyènè is an Ethiopian lyricist, composer, arranger, vocalist and pianist. Active in what is known as the golden era of Ethiopian music, he recorded from 1969-1978.  As a vocalist he only recorded four songs, but … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Thai Orchestra – Track One

Posted on July 30, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song may not be full of twists, turns or sonic acrobatics, but this steady, heady incantation is deep, soothing and a very good for losing yourself in!  Shrouded in mystery, I cannot tell you too much about The Thai … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Night Beats – Ticket

Posted on July 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

For Night Beats’ Levitation Session, Danny Lee Blackwell and his band ventured out into the Mojave Desert (lucky souls!!) and recorded a discography spanning 13-track set on reel-to-reel tape, featuring many classic Night Beats tracks from all of their back … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Black Truth Rhythm Band – Ifetayo

Posted on July 28, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

It was a nearly a year ago that I came upon the one and only album released by Black Truth Rhythm Band. Issued in 1976 on New York label Charlie’s Records, Ifetayo (Love Excells All) was the only record the group … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Meridian Brothers – Guaracha U​.​F​.​O (Version Rebajada)

Posted on July 27, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Led by Elbis Alvarez, the Meridian Brothers are a Colombian cumbia / Latin fusion / experimental group who started out in 1998.  Composing and recording all of the records for the band, Alvarez also brings together the band for live … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Zotobre – Lagen

Posted on July 26, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

I relish today’s song for many reasons!  When you first hear it and those crisp patters of tingling rhythms dance towards you, its hard to place the song…is it new or old? The intro keeps up the suspense and its … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orchestre Anassoua-Jazz De Parakou-Nord Dahomey – Bakassine Gabou

Posted on July 24, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Parakou is a remote town just over 400 km north of Cotonou and was home Orchestre Anassoua-Jazz de Parakou. The band recorded a series of singles and EPs for Albarika though the 70s (plus a handful for other labels) but … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guess What ‎– Al-Khawarizmi

Posted on July 23, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Described as a “transcontinental & interplanetary keys+drums duo”, Guess What were founded in France in 2005 by Luke Warmcop and Graham Mushnik (whose organ wizard powers can be heard in Grup Şimşek).  Working between London and France, their first release … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Grup Doğuş – Çillim

Posted on July 22, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

 Anatolian Psych is something of a relatively new discovery for me, but one I am so, so very thankful to have stumbled upon! Today’s song is a glorious example of this fine genre and one I’m more than happy to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ali Hassan Kuban – Mabruk

Posted on July 21, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Known as the “Captain” or (later) “Godfather” of Nubian music, Ali Hassan Kuban was a Nubian singer, band leader and self-taught musician. His compositions never strayed far from his Nubian people’s musical roots, but as his popularity grew in the … Continue reading →

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