Tag Archives: African

SONG OF THE DAY Geno Exilie – Lan Mise

Posted on December 10, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Founded in London in 1999, Strut Records have become one of the leading labels for reissue, compilations and new studio albums all gathered from the field of African, Caribbean, Latin, jazz, soul and disco. In the early days they were … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Big Beats – Mi Nsumõõ Bo Dõnn

Posted on December 4, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Back in 2008, Soundway Records unleashed an album that encapsulated years of research in what to be 33 original and previously unreleased tracks!! Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968 – 1981 was ten years in the making … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Africa Show – Massanga Mama

Posted on August 6, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

If you are anything like me and find slowing down and stopping a rather alien prospect, then today’s serenade may just aid your plight… Slow your mind and the rest will follow! Originally released on an Angolan label called N’Gola … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ali Hassan Kuban – Mabruk

Posted on July 21, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Known as the “Captain” or (later) “Godfather” of Nubian music, Ali Hassan Kuban was a Nubian singer, band leader and self-taught musician. His compositions never strayed far from his Nubian people’s musical roots, but as his popularity grew in the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Celestine Ukwu and his Philosophers National – Okwukwe Na Nchekwube

Posted on July 20, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Nigerian artist Celestine Ukwu grew up in a musical family and from a very young age he was surrounded by and inspired greatly by music! In his all-too-short life (he died at just 37 in a car accident) he brought … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orchestre de la Paillote – Kankan-Yarabi

Posted on July 12, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s slice of Afro-Cuban dreaminess was originally recorded in 1968 and featured on Volume 1 of only two album’s that were released by in the late 60’s. The band behind this graceful Latin infusion were a Guinean group, Orchestre de … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalos – Pygmy

Posted on June 28, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Akira Ishikawa was a Japanese jazz drummer and bandleader known for integrating African rhythms into his music.  His recording career started in the early 60’s with Shin Matsumoto and New Pacific, and in the years that followed he toured with … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ahmed Abdul-Malik – Mahawara (The Fugue)

Posted on June 26, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

 Mahawara (The Fugue) is an enchanting piece of music found on Ahmed Abdul-Malik’s1960 East Meets West LP, which was issued on RCA records. Released in 1960, it was the second record from the US jazz double bassist and oud player … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Eye Q – Please The Nation

Posted on June 20, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

It was the mid-1970’s when a short lived, but very cool band called Eye Q came together in Zimbabwe. Formed by Cuthbert Maziwa, the line up included members such as Herrington Nyamariva (a school mate) on bass, Phinias Marumahoko (Four … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abdou El Omari – Afrah El Maghreb

Posted on June 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Known as a pioneer of Moroccan psychedelia, Abdou El Omari was a composer, keyboardist and producer who was active from the mid-70’s to early 80’s. His sound encapsulates the traditional folk sounds of his heritage, whilst embracing modern musical styles, … Continue reading →

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