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SONG OF THE DAY Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 feat. Carlos Santana – Black Times

Posted on December 11, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Nigerian-born Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti is the youngest son of the legendary afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti.  Better known as Seun Kuti and now a proficient musician in his own right, Seun is both a saxophonist and vocalist who impressively took on his father’s role as … 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 Black Truth Rhythm Band – Umbala

Posted on August 22, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from Trinidad, Black Truth Rhythm Band were a large ensemble fronted by vocalist Oluko Imo.  Their sound was different to a lot of music circulating in this region at the time as it avoided looking to American popular music … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Grant Phabao Afrofunk Arkestra – Talking & Singing

Posted on July 21, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

So much funk going on, so what do you do? You share this groovy goodness and introduce the sounds of Grant Phabao Afrofunk Arkestra.  Paris DJ’s released the band’s eponymous LP last month and what a corker it is! The record features … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Omar Khorshid – Rakset El Fadaa

Posted on August 27, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The vastly hypnotic and rather intoxicating sounds you are hearing today comes courtesy of Egyptian guitarist and composer, Omar Khorshid.  Born in 1945 and known as of the most legendary figures in Arabic music, he was a self-taught musician who … 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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SONG OF THE DAY Taj Makki – Ma Aarfeen Nagool Shino! (We Don’t Know What to Say!)

Posted on May 24, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Sudan of old had music everywhere: roving sound systems and ubiquitous bands and orchestras kept Khartoum’s sharply dressed youth on their feet. Live music was integral to cultural life, producing a catalog of concert recordings. In small arenas and large … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Georgia Drake – Misirlou

Posted on April 12, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Whenever you think of this song, chances are you’ll be thinking Dick Dale and Pulp Fiction? But did you know just how old Misirlou is and the fascinating history behind it??..neither did I! Misirlou has been covered many times and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers – South American Folk Songs

Posted on February 25, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Released in January 1977, Rock ‘n’ Roll with the Modern Lovers was Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers all-acoustic rock and roll album.  Not boasting the most highly acclaimed reception, the album did have the extremely endearing Egyptian Reggae and South … Continue reading →

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