Category Archives: World Blues

SONG OF THE DAY Bab L’ Bluz – Gnawa Beat

Posted on June 19, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Honouring her Moroccan heritage whilst powering forward in what has been a very male-dominated role, African/Moroccan-born Yousra Mansour fronts new band Bab L’ Bluz with staggering virtue. A recent signing to UK label, Real World Records (who describe their new … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alkibar Junior – Soukabe Mali

Posted on April 16, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from Niafounké, a town on the banks of the river Niger (and birthplace of Ali Farka Touré), Alkibar Junior is a Malian Blues band that plays the traditional sounds of Northern Malian Blues or, to be more precise, Sonrai/Songhoi … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mdou Moctar – Ibitlan

Posted on February 21, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

It takes a lot of determination to go against the grain of ancient religious traditions, but for Nigerian artist Mahamadou Souleymane, a.k.a Mdou Moctar, this is exactly what he had to do in order to follow his musical calling.  Growing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mdou Moctar – Kamane Tarhanin

Posted on January 2, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

It takes a lot of determination to go against the grain of ancient religious traditions, but for Nigerian artist Mahamadou Souleymane, a.k.a Mdou Moctar, this is exactly what he had to do in order to follow his musical calling.  Growing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Robbie Basho – Basho’s Blues

Posted on October 4, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

If you enjoyed yesterdays song, then you’re in for a treat, for I have more Robbie Basho goodness to share!!…and oh what goodness this is! Known for pioneering American primitive guitar, a fingerstyle devised by John Fahey in the late … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jackson C Frank – The Spectre

Posted on October 1, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Although Jackson C. Frank only released one official album in 1965, there is a lot more to be discovered if you dig a little deeper. Known as one of the forgotten legend’s of the 60’s, the story of Frank’s life is … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abner Jay – My Middle Name is the Blues

Posted on August 29, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

I was at a complete loss tonight for a song and then this little stunner presented itself to me and I was immediately smitten…this is something else! Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia in 1921 Abner Jay was a multi-instrumentalist best known … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jackson C. Frank – Blues Run the Game

Posted on July 31, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“…one of the best forgotten songwriters of the 1960’s.”  (Rolling Stone journalist David Fricke) Anyone familiar with the music of the folk singer-songwriter, Jackson C. Frank will know about his tragic life story and his all-too-short music career. Jackson C. Frank released his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ali Farka Touré ft. Taj Mahal – Roucky (Remastered)

Posted on April 8, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

World Circuit Records are known for producing some of the finest world music albums in the last two decades. Specialising in music from Cuba and West Africa the label is best know for the Grammy winning Buena Vista Social Club album … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tinariwen – Assàwt

Posted on January 28, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Desert blues band, Tinariwen are a very established band, with origins dating all the way back to 1979; their hypnotic guitars and percussive-driven songs are their trademark and there’s not mistaking their sound. Today’s song Assàwt is the latest track revealed from the … Continue reading →

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