Category Archives: Afrobeat

SONG OF THE DAY Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou – Ecoute Ma Melodie

Posted on November 7, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“Take funk, soul, psychedelia and rumba, mix it up with a thick dose of heavy local rhythms and throw everything in a Benin grinder. The brew is then mixed up with hypnotic Farfisa solos, gritty guitar riffs, distorted bass lines, … 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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SONG OF THE DAY Rejolby et L’Unite Jazz – Eying Abe

Posted on September 1, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“Hard hitting Cameroon deep funk rarity with funky grunts à la James Brown style and raw psych guitar solos, also a soukous meets funk tune. Mega obscure title once again, never sold on ebay, not listed on Discogs….” Today’s song … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Fred Fisher Atalobhor & His Ogiza Dance Band – Thief Man

Posted on August 1, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Nigerian trombonist, vocalist, composer and songwriter, Fred Fisher Atalobhor was born in Bendel, Nigeria in 1951. By the late 1960’s he was playing in bands across Africa and after impressing producer Odion Iruoje, who spotted him at a vocal session … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orchestre Anassoua-Jazz De Parakou-Nord Dahomey – Bakassine Gabou

Posted on July 24, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Parakou is a remote town just over 400 km north of Cotonou and was home Orchestre Anassoua-Jazz de Parakou. The band recorded a series of singles and EPs for Albarika though the 70s (plus a handful for other labels) but … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Balaphonics – Demain dès l’aube

Posted on April 30, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The Balaphonics are a collective of nine musicians specialising in all things Afro-inspired. Celebrating over a decade of making music, they take their influences from funk, soul and jazz, also blending the sounds of Afrobeat from Nigeria, dancing highlife from … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abelardo Carbono feat Quantic – Si Si Si

Posted on April 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

If this song doesn’t embed itself into your head like the wiggliest ear worm ever, I will be so surprised!! This Latin/Afro-Caribbean sunbeam coats the senses with layers of warm, wandering percussive dreaminess! For today’s musical installment we find two … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Voice of Darkness – Caution

Posted on March 14, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s stunning Afrofunk gem comes courtesy of Cameroonian group, Voices Of Darkness and features on their one and only eponymous LP, which was released in 1972. This song has it all when it comes to maximum sonic goodness, and those … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos – Bocón ft. Luzmira Zerpa

Posted on January 21, 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 The Wings – We’ll Get Home

Posted on January 16, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Like a good many afrobeat bands of the time, Nigeria’s The Wings were heavily influenced by the western funk movement of the late 60’s.  Led by the charismatic frontman/vocalist, Emeka Jonathan Udensi (also known as Spud Nathan), the 1970-1974 line-up … Continue reading →

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