Category Archives: Athens of the North

SONG OF THE DAY Ethel Agee – Traveling Home

Posted on April 12, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It was a moment that Ethel Agee never forgets and one that led to the creation of what has become known as a “lost classic”.  Revered and highly sought after amongst record collectors alike, Traveling Home was written by Ethel … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Us – Let’s Do It Today (Procrastination)

Posted on April 14, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Let this glorious funk dream be your mantra if you are one for wavering and delaying! Dr LP Blog prescribes one dose of this three times a day to cure all procrastination ills!! Let’s Do It Today (Procrastination)  was released … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Greg Foat – Of My Hands

Posted on January 3, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

London-based Greg Foat is a prolific pianist-composer and arranger from the Isle of Wight who has been recording albums since 2011.  Founding the Greg Foat Group in 2009, his creations map an evocative journey through soundscapes that explore soul-jazz, library … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY David Coleman With The Hector Rivera Orchestra ‎– Drown My Heart

Posted on March 15, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s delicious slice of soul is served with a generous helping of Latin groove, adding a touch of the exotic to this already tender, tasty track. Originally released in 1966 on Old Town Records subsidiary label, Barry!, Drown My Heart has … Continue reading →

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