Category Archives: Rhythm-based

SONG OF THE DAY 75 Dollar Bill – Beni Said

Posted on August 22, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

75 Dollar Bill are one of those band’s I’m amazed I’ve never stumbled upon until now!! How have I missed this band, these creators of mesmerising and enchanting dust-driven dreamy sound for what has nearly been a decade since their … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Martin Bruhn – Música Huanca

Posted on May 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“In short, this album represents the constant search for my own carnival and this time I am happy to invite the rest of the world to join this great fiesta.” Due for release next week, Germany’s Shika Shika Records are proud … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dream Stars – Pop Makossa Invasion

Posted on March 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“‘Pop Makossa Invasion’….A tune so obscure that even in Cameroon it had never been released!!…..” Today’s afro-funk delight is so rare and so sensational that one of Analog Africa’s mighty fine compilations was named after it!! Unearthed by the mighty … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Roscoe Weathers – Echoes

Posted on March 11, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Roscoe Weathers has been described as an artist who has never received enough recognition for the music he produced! His compositions, orientated around jazz, escaped the attention of most labels in the 60’s, leaving Weathers to release much of his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Os Barbapapas – DooWooDooWoo

Posted on March 6, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“…….a wondrous trip propelling us into outer space, to a lyrically unmanned space station where instrumental needles pierce the membrane of our planetary horizon, making way for a holistic psychedelic experience of our world….” Otherworldly realms await and in the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ray Barretto – Mercy, Mercy, Baby

Posted on February 18, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Legendary percussionist Raymond Barretto, a.k.a Ray Barretto, was proficient in a wide variety of Latin musical styles as well as Latin jazz. Throughout his career he became one of the leading champions of boogaloo, a genre that rose up in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chico Hamilton – Conquistadores (The Conquerors)

Posted on February 15, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Where to begin with an artist whose repertoire is matched only by his musical genius! Foreststorn “Chico” Hamilaton was an jazz drummer and bandleader whose career spanned well over four decades! He rose to stardom as the sideman for Lester … 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 Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos – Cafunga

Posted on January 5, 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 Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou – Noude Ma Gnin Tche De Me

Posted on January 29, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

‘The riches of Vodoun rhythms are of such magnitude that one would never get to the bottom of it – we’ve tried.’                                      … Continue reading →

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