Category Archives: Daptone

SONG OF THE DAY Orquesta Akokán – Mi Conga Es De Akokán

Posted on August 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

This jubilant little bad boy has definitely kicked some life into me tonight and is a welcome burst of joy! Orquesta Akokán are a Cuban mambo big band that formed in 2017 when Cuban vocalist José “Pepito” Gómez gathered together … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Poets of Rhythm – Rhodesian Girl

Posted on September 19, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

A few years ago Daptone Records compiled an album reissuing a collection of their favourite tracks by a duo named Poets of Rhythm.  So impressed by the music of these two German kids in the early 90’s, Daptone curated an … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Johnny’s Uncalled Four – Please Say

Posted on February 18, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Consisting of John Golden (the head “Johnny” – vocals/guitar), John Herron (rhythm guitar), Don Davis (bass) and Dennis Beery (drums), Johnny’s Uncalled Four were a four-piece from Ohio…though with a name like this, I didn’t really have to point out … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Charles Bradley – I Feel a Change

Posted on September 6, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“Bradley’s remarkable, against-all-odds rise has been well-documented – how he transcended a bleak life on the streets andstruggled through a series of ill-fitting jobs before finally being discovered by Daptone’s Gabe Roth. Most artists appreciate their audiences, just as many are … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Mystery Lights – Homework

Posted on September 4, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Daptone/Wick Record’s very own jet propelled, psych-fuelled rockets, The Mystery Lights (catch lots more of them here) have recently shared their very own cover of the soul/blues track, Homework.  Originally performed by Otis Rush and released in 1962, the Brooklyn garage rockers … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Olympians – Stand Tall

Posted on August 16, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s funky, fresh and soulful bundle of instrumental joy is a rare track from Daptone’s new super band, The Olympians.  Stand Tall  was originally released for a limited 45 pressing by Truth & Soul Records, but has recently became available for … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Sha La Das – Open My Eyes

Posted on August 8, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from Staten Island, the four Sha La Das consist of father Bill and his three sons; all of whom were taught vocal harmonies by their father from a very young age. As a group they have toured the world … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orquesta Akokán – Mambo Rapidito

Posted on February 14, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

How amazingly vibrant and jubilant is th is song and how much would I embrace the chance to play percussion in a samba band like this!! Direct from Havana, Cuba Daptone Records are proud to present the debut single by Orquesta … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY DAY Sharon Jones The Dap-Kings – Girl! (You Got To Forgive Him)

Posted on December 16, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

“You hope that the music and the feeling and the song can inspire people to be better or do better things, or to feel better if they’re in a tough spot.  That’s what Sharon was so unbelievable about, just singing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mark Sultan – Let Me Out

Posted on November 6, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Canadian-born Mark Antonio Pepe, a.k.a Mark Sultan has been creating and reinventing glorious garage-rock sounds for many years now.  Also known as BBQ, he has performed under this moniker both as a solo artist and as part of a two-man … Continue reading →

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