Category Archives: Afro Pop

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 Sudan Archives – Goldencity

Posted on January 3, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

The enchanting sounds of 23 year-old Sudan Archives came to my attention last September and I’ve just got round to buying her self-titled debut EP which was released in July last year. Not only does this young experimental artist produce … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Johnny Popcorn – Cold World

Posted on October 13, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

You may already be familiar with the work of Philadelphia’s rock’n’soul three-piece Johnny Popcorn, but this is another new discovery for me! Describing themselves as a ‘rock band with a lot of soul’ the group as a whole consists of Hezekiah (Vocals), … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sudan Archives – Come Meh Way

Posted on September 26, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Who isn’t impressed by a self-taught musician?  I found it hard enough to learn an instrument with regular tuition on my side and often wonder how far I would have got if I had persisted?  Maybe that’s where I went … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Funkees – Break Through

Posted on September 21, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Afro-rock groovers, The Funkees formed in Nigeria in the late 1960’s, emerging at a time when their country was at civil war. Specialising in a brand of funky, upbeat afro-rock dance music, their sound became a staple part of the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Damas Swing Orchestra – Odylife

Posted on August 10, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

One thing I love about labels that dedicate their time and energy to unearthing obscure and rare music is that they discover so much more than I ever could and it’s thanks to them that I now have the chance … 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 Vincent Ahehehinnou – Best Woman

Posted on March 22, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

NOTICE: The Listening Post Blog is taking a short break and will be back on Monday 27th March! Whilst away, new sounds will continue to be sourced so that there will be plenty to share upon my return! See you … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY GOAT – Temple Rhythms

Posted on January 4, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Sweden’s secret psych-rockers may have mysterious masked identities but one thing is for certain, their sound is unique and instantly detectable. This Christmas Santa Claus kindly deposited GOAT’s third studio album under my tree and I couldn’t be more chuffed … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Wanda Stafford – Blue Guitar

Posted on September 3, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Jazz vocalist Wanda Stafford emerged in 1961 when she released (what has become her rare and sought-after) debut album, ‘In Love For The Very First Time’ for Roulette records. Six years later she was signed to RCA Records and it … Continue reading →

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