Category Archives: Afrobeat

SONG OF THE DAY Blood Wine or Honey – The Forest Is Expecting You

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

At just over seven minutes long today’s song utilises every minute perfectly, enticing you in right from the start with a curious fusion of gripping sounds and heavy rhythms.  The intro alone lasts over two minutes and gradually builds upon … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Effi Duke & The Love Family – The Time Is Come

Posted on October 15, 2017 by

Brighton-based Mr Bongo will be releasing Mr Bongo Record Club Volume Two this November, their second compilation album which will pick up where Volume One left off!  This time,however, they have added a touch more soul and disco into the mix which will … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Antibalas – Gold Rush

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

If ever there was a day I needed cheering up, today is it.. I’m blue with tooth problems and stressed with worry..my heart wasn’t even in finding a song tonight, I’m so preoccupied by discomfort.  Luckily I didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kologbo – Don’t Mind Them

Posted on June 10, 2017 by

The vibrant life of guitar legend Oghene Kologbo began in Nigeria, 1957.  Born to the famous highlife musician Joe King Kologbo, Oghene became involved in music as a teenager.  It was at this age that he began performing with the revolutionary Afrobeat … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Vincent Ahehehinnou – Best Woman

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

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 Rob – Make It Fast, Make It Slow

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

Are you ready to get funky? If the answer is yes then you had better brace yourself, for this is one racy ride! Courtesy of the great Soundway Records  I’ve stumbled upon ROB, an “enigmatic recording artist from Ghana.”  Releasing two … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Hygrades – Rough Rider

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

Inspired by an article I read last night on Bandcamp about Nigerian artist, Joe Kink Kologbo, I dug out my copy of Psychedelic Afro-Rock & Jazz Funk in 1970’s Nigeria and gave it a good blast in the car whilst driving about today! … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orchestra Baobab – Foulo

Posted on January 22, 2017 by

The sunshine is beaming through my windows, the sky is clear blue and everything is sparkling on this fine Sunday afternoon, and I now have the perfect song to accompany this beautiful day: Orchestra Baobab’s, Faulo. The Senegalese Afro-pop legends first … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY GOAT – Temple Rhythms

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

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 Miriam Makeba – Intandane

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

Following up on the inspirations behind yesterday’s song, ‘Makeba,’ I thought I’d check out the woman who influenced its creation.  Zenzile Miriam Makeba, aka Mama Africa, was an iconic South African singer/songwriter and civil rights activist. Emerging in the early 60’s … Continue reading →

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