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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – “Mr. Owusu, I Presume?”.

Posted on August 24, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Best know for their eclectic fusions of hip-hop, funk, jazz, psych, world and electronica, The Heliocentrics have been blessing the ears of many an avid listener with their genre-defying compositions for over 10 years now.  And it’s not just musical … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – Wrecking Ball

Posted on December 3, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Best know for their eclectic fusions of hip-hop, funk, jazz, psych, world and electronica, The Heliocentrics have been blessing the ears of many an avid listener with their genre-defying compositions for over 10 years now.  And it’s not just musical … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – Oh Brother

Posted on May 30, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Best known for their eclectic blend of genre-defying instrumental compositions, The Heliocentrics are back with a new album!  A World Of Masks was released last Friday and sees is an album of firsts for the band, their first release with Soundway Records and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics – Be Counted

Posted on May 8, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Nigerian musical innovator Orlando Julius made his reputation internationally in the mid-’60s with his smash album Super Afro Soul, which was not only considered to be very much ahead of its time when released, but has helped to shape the funk … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – The Sunshine Makers

Posted on April 21, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

With two new albums due for release this May and June, London’s The Heliocentrics have been busy! Today’s song appears on a soundtrack that the band have created to accompany the new film/documentary, The Sunshine Makers.  This is a double … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – Made Of The Sun

Posted on April 7, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Best known for their eclectic blend of genre-defying instrumental compositions, The Heliocentrics are back with a new album due next month.  Titled, A World Of Masks, this is an album of firsts, being their first release with Soundway Records and their first vocal LP. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orlando Julius & The Afro Sounders – Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2)

Posted on March 13, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Orlando Julius Aremu Olusanya Ekemode, known professionally as Orlando Julius or Orlando Julius Ekemode, is a Nigerian saxophonist, singer, bandleader and songwriter who made his reputation internationally in the mid-’60s with his smash album Super Afro Soul.  Not only considered to be … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos – Cafunga

Posted on January 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

““Bichos” is not only a superb introduction to Raúl Monsalve, but also to a swathe of incredible musicians you might still be unfamiliar with. It’s also a brilliant window into the rich musical seam of Venezuelan music, and an excellent … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Greg Foat – Of My Hands

Posted on January 3, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

London-based Greg Foat is a prolific pianist-composer and arranger from the Isle of Wight who has been recording albums since 2011.  Founding the Greg Foat Group in 2009, his creations map an evocative journey through soundscapes that explore soul-jazz, library … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Barrie & Malcom Catto – After After

Posted on October 12, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“……what you hear within its seven tracks is the ‘60s British blues explosion colliding with a mid ‘70s Bronx block party; Haight Ashbury acid rock mashed up with Manchester’s summer of love circa ’88; or a prime slice of UK … Continue reading →

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