Category Archives: Instrumental

SONG OF THE DAY Hoodna Orchestra – Ben Yehuda

Posted on June 1, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

HOT HOT HOT!!! This explosive gem of absolute glory has literally just fallen into my lap, so you can imagine how pleased I am to be at the mercy of this happy accident!! Unless, of course, you count the power … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Martin Denny – Similau

Posted on May 14, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Similau is an alluring adventure into the world of Afro-Latin Jazz; though once Martin Denny weaved his magic into this, it was reshaped and crafted into a magical Exotica dream! Originally written by Arden Clar and Harry Coleman, Similau was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Invasores de Progreso – La Bola Buche

Posted on May 8, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Los Invasores de Progreso (translating as The Invaders Of Progress) was the musical project of Peruvian guitarist/keyboardist/composer, Ernesto Diestro Herrera.  Also known as ‘Shanty’, this San Martin-born artist formed his band in 1980 and continued to release his music on … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Freddie & The Scenarios – Sensei

Posted on May 2, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Freddie & The Scenarios is the new project from The Vaccines’ lead guitarist Freddie Cowan who, together with some of the best musicians of Mexico City’s music scene, is creating some very vibrant sounds! Whilst visiting Mexico city in 2019, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cantrips – Don’t Open That Bag

Posted on April 28, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

When it comes to funk and cinematic soulful psych concoctions, it would seem that Melbourne’s Cantrips are the wizards kneecaps!!..and that’s a superb thing (of course!). Led by multi-instrumentalist and studio producer, Patrick Ryan, this band have been together for … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Uzi Listening – Navarro

Posted on April 6, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Music and Rhythm for your lugholes and bones…” Uzi Listening: Now here’s an intriguing listen! I’ve only heard two of their songs so far, but this is more than enough to make me want to investigate more! Formed in 2012, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY I Marc 4 – Beat Generation

Posted on April 3, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I Marc 4 were a cool Italian Jazz quartet consisting of Maurizio Majorana on the bass (M), Antonello Vannucchi at the organ (A), Roberto Podio at the drums (R), and Carlo Pes (C) on guitar. Known for creating some of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orions Belte – Lotus

Posted on March 31, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Is it blues? Is it world music? Is it pop? You can choose whichever you want, it’s not important for Orions Belte to be pigeonholed. They’re playing instrumental music inspired by Nigerian 70’s rock, postcards from the French Riviera and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Getatchew Mekurya – Akale Wube

Posted on March 18, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Known and revered for his sonic mystical meanderings, Getatchew Mekurya was an Ethiopian jazz saxophonist, active in the early-1970’s. Growing up with music he started off by playing traditional Ethiopian instruments such as the washint flute, the krar and the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Julius Brockington – Do Your Thing

Posted on February 13, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Sophisticated Funk was the debut album for the American Keyboardist, arranger and producer, Julius Brockington. Issued in 1972 on Today Records ( a label founded in 1970 by Jimmy Curtiss/Terry Philips, but run by Patrick Adams) this record is to … Continue reading →

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