Category Archives: Spiritual jazz

SONG OF THE DAY BRAHJA – Watermelancholia

Posted on December 2, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Watermelancholia is about the law of Karma: a law so obvious that it often goes unspecified and ignored. Neglecting this law invites a world of chaos. It’s been articulated in endless ways. Some have called it Cosmic Law or Natural … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Wildflower – Flute Song

Posted on November 12, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“Using simple, arresting melodies as a starting point, the trio create freely improvised waves of emotion ranging from powerful climaxes to hauntingly beautiful breath-like passages and everything in-between, creating unique forms and structures that react to the acoustics and the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Medicine Singers – Sunrise (Rumble) 

Posted on November 1, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“A vivid new context for the sound of the powwow drum, highlighting the debt that rock music owes to Native American music.” (Pitchfork) When I first heard this song I was couldn’t stop myself grinning with joy at what I … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Super Best Friends Club – Love Is A Morning

Posted on October 27, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, I’m a bit late to this party it would seem, but what a party is it!! Super Best Friend Club make a really big sound! A really big, explosive and erupting sound which keeps you guessing. I like that! … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Web Web x Max Herre – Liberation March

Posted on January 6, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“It’s very emotional what we’re playing here, it is not interchangeable. It all comes with love from the heart, with all the energy and spirit we have.”  Web Web mastermind Roberto Di Gioia embarked on a new project with German … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Wau Wau Collectif – Mouhamodou Lo and His Children

Posted on September 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“There are all different species of fish swimming around, but together they make the ocean.” (Arouna Kane) This curious little amble of sunshine is the most delightful thing; a floaty dream of sonic rainbows that simply makes you feel really … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cochemea – Burning Plain

Posted on May 20, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Vol II: Baca Sewa – is an offering and continuation of Cochemea’s explorations, part of a musical process of cultural reclamation and healing through connection, relations, memory and imagination…..” (Daptone Records) Cochemea Gastelum is a California native with Yaqui and … 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 Matthew Halsall – Music For a Dancing Mind

Posted on April 19, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

The Listening Post Blog is a big,big fan of Matthew Halsall (see my previous posts here and here) and has spent the afternoon listening to his most gorgeously sublime award-winning album, On The Go. Wonderfully composed by the Manchester-based DJ, bandleader and trumpeter, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Matthew Halsall – Breathless

Posted on May 4, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Seven blissful minutes of jazz that will leave you ‘Breathless.’  This is the title of today’s very fine and extremely chilled out song which is to feature on Matthew Halsall’s new album ‘On The Go (Special Edition),’ which is due … Continue reading →

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