Category Archives: Afro beat

SONG OF THE DAY Hoodna Orchestra – Ben Yehuda

Posted on June 1, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

HOT HOT HOT!!! This explosive gem of absolute glory has literally just fallen into my lap, so you can imagine how pleased I am to be at the mercy of this happy accident!! Unless, of course, you count the power … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Huw Marc Bennett – Pinc Sunset

Posted on May 19, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Not that I needed anymore convincing about the wonderfully mellow vibe of this track, it only endorsed my attraction further when I discovered what this song was about. Featuring the voices of Angela Christofilou, Cleo Savva and Huw Marc Bennett … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Liquid Liquid – New Walk

Posted on May 5, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the ultimate DIY bands of their time, Liquid Liquid create/created a very unique sound. Inspired by a myriad of cool influences, funk, dub, reggae, Afrobeat and punk all play an integral part in their compositions. They emerged from … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Os Kiezos – Comboio

Posted on April 22, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s little carousel of joy feels like a spinning ride of happiness, bursting with energy and beaming with vitality. I love those vocal layers, its agile pace and shimmering guitar melodies. This is definitely one to call upon when I … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Qualitons – A.C Blues

Posted on February 7, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Having been around for nearly two decades, I ask myself why it is that I’ve never heard of the Budapest-based, Qualitons before? Especially given their worldwide acclaim? Oh well, I guess I’m here now! Inspired by the sounds of mod-beat, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Osibisa – The Dawn

Posted on January 11, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

With an extensive back catalogue that reaches back to the end of the 1960’s, Osibisa are still going to this day! Albeit with a few line-up changes (the original band featured on the first three albums). This very experimental and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ginger Johnson & His African Messengers – Talking Drum

Posted on December 19, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“All the music that we do is based firmly on African traditions. So is rhythm and blues – but we try to get nearer the source, right down to the grass roots of the jungle – the sun, the heat, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Yishak Banjaw – Libey Ma’aduley

Posted on December 4, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I don’t know what it is about this tune that makes me smile so much!? Is it the otherworldly, I-was-created-on-another-planet sound, the very enticing mystery in the melody, or just the sheer wonder of its simplicity….of course its all of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dexter Johnson & Le Super Star de Dakar – Something You Got

Posted on September 23, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s not often I find myself liking a cover of a song more than the original, but with today’s song, I find this is the case. Originally recorded by Chris Kenner in 1961, Something You Got was also covered by … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Ice V

Posted on September 7, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

When it comes to King Gizzard and their crazy prolific, genre-defying sound, you never quite know what you are going to get when you press play. Sometimes it works for me and sometimes it doesn’t, but they never cease to … Continue reading →

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