Category Archives: Soul spiritual jazz

SONG OF THE DAY JISR جسر – Samawi

Posted on December 15, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“Let music loosen our deafness to spirit, play and let play”  Mevlana Rumi Translated from Arabic, Jisr means ‘the bridge’, which is a great way to describe the creative process behind today’s band. Performing under this name, Jisr are a Bavarian … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Donald Byrd – Cristo Redentor

Posted on May 13, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s not often I delve into the realms of jazz, but when I heard this track on the radio this morning I had to find out what it was! Originally released on 1964, Christo Redentor was a song performed by the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – Wrecking Ball

Posted on December 3, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Best know for their eclectic fusions of hip-hop, funk, jazz, psych, world and electronica, The Heliocentrics have been blessing the ears of many an avid listener with their genre-defying compositions for over 10 years now.  And it’s not just musical … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – A Far Away Place

Posted on April 28, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I have been listening to so much Matthew Halsall lately, his music has such a magical effect on me and I can’t get enough of it.  I find his blend of jazz and ambient sounds to be so perfectly balanced, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Miles Mosley – Abraham (Live at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA)

Posted on April 9, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

You may remember me featuring this song last May, but last night as I listened to it for the first time in ages, I felt that very same rush of ‘WOW’ just as I did when I first heard it … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Black Flower – Artifacts

Posted on November 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

“Psyche-delicious and accessible 21st century Ethiodubjazz. As if John Zorn put on Fela Kuti’s shoes and imbibed Mulatu Astatke’s whirls” If escaping and drifting away on a chilly Sunday evening is something you could find yourself slightly partial to, then … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gary Bartz Ntu Troop – Celestial Blues

Posted on September 11, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This ever-so-funky little jazz number came to my attention yesterday and I’ve tracked it down today so that I could share the funk! Gary Bartz is a U.S saxophonist whose break into the music industry came when filling in with … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Miles Mosley – Abraham

Posted on May 1, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Miles Mosley is an upright bassist, composer, producer and arranger who has recently announced the launch of his new single ‘Abraham.’ The Jazz musician has teamed up with members of the L.A collective, West Coast Get Down to compose the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – Badder Weather

Posted on October 3, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Matthew Halsall is a highly acclaimed DJ, band leader, composer and Trumpeter who’s mix of soulful, spiritual jazz has attracted worldwide attention. After discovering and featuring the music of Matthew Halsall back in September , I’ve been looking forward to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra (feat Josephine Oniyama)- As I Walk

Posted on September 9, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Thank you Matthew Halsall and The Gondwana Orchestra for helping me to restore some much-needed calmness and peace into my day, this is just what I needed…. A highly acclaimed DJ, band leader, composer and Trumpeter, Matthew Halsall has attracted … Continue reading →

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