Category Archives: Afro-rock

SONG OF THE DAY Mdou Moctar – Ibitlan

Posted on February 21, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

It takes a lot of determination to go against the grain of ancient religious traditions, but for Nigerian artist Mahamadou Souleymane, a.k.a Mdou Moctar, this is exactly what he had to do in order to follow his musical calling.  Growing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chrissy Zebby Tembo – Oh Yeh Yeh

Posted on January 14, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“It could be argued that this is one of the greatest rock n’ roll records of all time! Straight from Zambia, we have “My Ancestors”. A tough rock and roll masterpiece like no other. Over-ridden fuzz guitars, pop melodies and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Rikki Ililonga & Musi-O-Tunya – The Sun

Posted on July 9, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Throughout the late 60’s/early 70’s when afrobeat and highlife was a staple part of the African music scene, something different was emerging and bubbling away under the surface. Now known as Zamrock, this brand new genre of music emerged in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Amanaz – Easy Street

Posted on June 24, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Throughout the late 60’s/early 70’s when afrobeat and highlife was a staple part of the African music scene, something different was emerging and bubbling away under the surface. Now known as Zamrock, this brand new genre of music emerged in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Here Lies Man – Clad in Silver

Posted on June 13, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

What if Black Sabbath played Afrobeat?……………. This question was tantalisingly posed by LA’s Here Lies Man back in 2017 to accompany the arrival of their self-titled debut.  Gloriously put into action in their fuzzed out afrorock compositions the L.A-based quintet … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Les Sympathics – A Min We Vo Nou We

Posted on April 14, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Just over ten years ago Analog Africa ‘s label owner and avid vinyl collector, Samy Ben Redjeb took a trip to Cotonou, Benin in the hope of seeking out some new and interesting records.  What was unearthed when he arrived and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Funkees – Slipping Into Darkness

Posted on March 27, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

It was thanks to Soundway Records that I discovered The Funkees late last year and I am thanking them again tonight for their latest release, for this is a true Funkees-fest!!! For this offering Soundway Records haven’t featured just one … Continue reading →

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