Monthly Archives: March 2024

SONG OF THE DAY Ruy Mingas – Mona Ami Kibala

Posted on March 31, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s exceedingly delicious song comes to you courtesy of Ruy Alberto Vieira Dias Rodrigues Mingas, better known as Ruy Mingus. Angola-born, this singer, composer, diplomat, businessman and politician had a varied life when it came to his career. His political … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alain Péters – Caloubadia

Posted on March 30, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

There is something quite captivating about this song and I love how its sparse composition weaves an immensely hypnotic spell with such modest charm. I knew nothing about Alain Péters until recently, but Caloubadia has me gripped in its enchanting … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Joe Ghatt – Always Remember

Posted on March 28, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Winter’s clutches may still be upon us, but I’m willing to wager a hefty amount that when you press play, the (sonic) sunbeams of this lightweight dream will cast a sun-drenched glow upon you! Hailing from New Zealand, but now … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Les Brown, Jr – Drum’s Safari

Posted on March 27, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

If ever an adventure could indulge upon the most perfect terrain, it would be that of a drum safari!! The swanky march of these monster beats hit hard as their swagger dominates this sonic skyline like rhythmic boulders This tune … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alfredito Linares – Tiahuanaco

Posted on March 26, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Known and revered as one of the best tropical music and Latin American salsa musicians ever, Alfredo Linares is a Peruvian musician, pianist, composer and arranger. Over his decades-long career, he has produced and composed music that has covered an … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Azmari – Abyssai Wandering

Posted on March 25, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s hard not feel like a charmed snake rising up from the darkness when cast under the sinuous spell of Azmari’s Abyssai Wandering.  The music of this band is very hypnotic – such is their gift to enchant! At just … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Joe Lutcher – Ojai

Posted on March 24, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m not sure today’s offering is the most relaxing way to finish off a Sunday evening (it makes me want to dance and jump about like a loon) but, oh my, what a song!! Gloriously heavy on the rhythm, its … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Point – Leaving

Posted on March 23, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Any music I come across, albeit it old or new, if I like it, I love nothing more than to promote and share… Today’s song is something I heard just before I went away and it got into my head, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY  Ki! – Jimma

Posted on March 15, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

For one reason or another, blogging this week has been a challenge for the LP Blog and it saddens me to alert you, dear listeners, that today’s offering is the last one for a week! Taking a small break from … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Silvertones – Tamborito Swing

Posted on March 12, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Consisting of Johnny Phillips (bass), Hector Lopez on (bongos), Mario Lopez (Congas), Wilfredo Robinson (drums), Roy Clark (guitar/vocals), Carlos Allen (lead vocals), Eugenuio Dorch and Ricardo Bermudez (Saxaphone), the Los Silvertones emerged from Panama in the early 1970’s. Known for … Continue reading →

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