Category Archives: Afro beat

SONG OF THE DAY Hoodna Orchestra – Ben Yehuda

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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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