Monthly Archives: February 2024

SONG OF THE DAY Sixto Rodriguez – Rich Folks Hoax

Posted on February 29, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m not always driven by lyrics when it comes to finding that ‘something’ that attracts me in a song, but with Sixto Diaz Rodgiruez, a.k.a Rodriguez, the lyrics are where the magic is made! It was 1970 when the American … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY E. Lundquist – Holy Mountain

Posted on February 27, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

When I’m stressed like I have been today, all I want to do is switch on some music and escape. Time has not been my friend this evening, but I’m going to share this post no matter because this music … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kélétigui & ses Tambourinis – Miri Magnin

Posted on February 25, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Formerly known as the Syli Orchestre National, this Guinean group changed their name to Kélétigui et ses Tambourinis sometime in the late 1960’s. Led by Kélétigui Traoré, this band was founded in Conakry by the government of the newly independent … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Mirlos – La Cumbia de los Pajaritos

Posted on February 24, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Craving some cool Cumbia sounds, my ears have today welcomed the bobbing delights of Los Mirlos as their sonic delights sail into my ear canal… Translating as The Blackbirds, Los Mirlos are a Peruvian Cumbia group hailing from Movobamba (the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Project Gemini – Colours and Light

Posted on February 23, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

“Balancing light and shade on this record, there is beauty and tension all wrapped up in Paul’s vivid and visceral, storytelling gift.” (Bandcamp) With a new album due for release very soon, Project Gemini (aka Paul Osborne) are back with … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Glass Beams – Mahal

Posted on February 22, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

You may recall this Melbourne-based trio appearing the LP Blog last September when I featured Mirage, the title track from their debut release which came out in 2021. It’s follow-up has been a long time coming, but next month Glass … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Miguel y el Comite – Mala, mala

Posted on February 20, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I’d love to be able to roll my tongue like they do in this song! Today I present to you a jolly little number from the early 1970’s called Mala, Mala (Bad, Bad)! Featuring on a record entitled Para Hacer … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Malphino – Through The Arch

Posted on February 19, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

The narrative behind this bands origins suggests that they are from “an imaginary tropical island” and if you listen to their dreamy, otherworldly sonic concoctions I dare say you will find this a very easy story to believe! Malphino are … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Letta Mbulu – Pula Yetla

Posted on February 18, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

“Mbulu is the roots lady, projecting a sophistication and warmth which stirs hope for attaining pure love, beauty, and unity in the world…” (Quincy Jones) The expression in Letta Mbulu’s breathy vocals is one of the things I really love … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Blues Project – Flute Thing

Posted on February 17, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

If every track on The Blues Project’s 1966 Projections album sounded like today’s beauty, I think I would’ve liked them a little bit more. One of their more jazzier affairs, Flute Thing does exactly what it says on the tin! … Continue reading →

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