Tag Archives: Afro beat

SONG OF THE DAY Polyrhythmics – Chelada

Posted on May 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“Slipping through the cracks of infinite timelines, Man from the Future just can’t put his past behind him. His journey can be filed as a score for breaking the space-time continuum…….” What a fantastic way to compile an album!! Each … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tree House – Head Up High

Posted on May 5, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

With influences such as Mulatu Astatke and David Bryne tucked away inside his creative mind, Will Fortna is a London-based musician who writes and records under the moniker, Tree House.  His name is a nod to both Arthur Russell, an … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Budos Band – Veil of Shadows

Posted on April 3, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

For nearly 15 years Brooklyn’s finest psychedelic afro-soul instrumental outfit have been creating their unique fusions of 60’s/70’s, jazz, deep funk and Afro-beat sounds.  In just a couple of weeks the band are to release their new album titled ‘V‘ … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kologbo feat. Monkuti – Cool Down

Posted on May 7, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Nigerian Afrobeat guitar legend Oghene Kologbo has been making music ever since he was a young teenager!  Spending many years performing with Fela Kuti, he later went on to record more than 50 records with his band, Afrika 70. To celebrate … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Vula Viel – Yes Yaa Yaa

Posted on April 3, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Three years ago London-based Vula Viel released their eponymous debut album as a 6-piece band and whilst the date of its follow-up is yet to be announced, it has been confirmed that a new record is due sometime this year. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Funkees – Slipping Into Darkness

Posted on March 27, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

It was thanks to Soundway Records that I discovered The Funkees late last year and I am thanking them again tonight for their latest release, for this is a true Funkees-fest!!! For this offering Soundway Records haven’t featured just one … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Funkees – Break Through

Posted on September 21, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Afro-rock groovers, The Funkees formed in Nigeria in the late 1960’s, emerging at a time when their country was at civil war. Specialising in a brand of funky, upbeat afro-rock dance music, their sound became a staple part of the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics – Be Counted

Posted on May 8, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Nigerian musical innovator Orlando Julius made his reputation internationally in the mid-’60s with his smash album Super Afro Soul, which was not only considered to be very much ahead of its time when released, but has helped to shape the funk … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Hygrades – Rough Rider

Posted on March 6, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Inspired by an article I read last night on Bandcamp about Nigerian artist, Joe Kink Kologbo, I dug out my copy of Psychedelic Afro-Rock & Jazz Funk in 1970’s Nigeria and gave it a good blast in the car whilst driving about today! … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Papa Chango – New Moon

Posted on November 23, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been a big fan of the great Ethiopian Jazz musician, Mulatu Estatke for many years now and have more recently been delighted to stumble across like-minded bands such as, Family Atlantica, The Sorcerers, Karl Hector & The Malcouns…and now Papa Chango! Papa … Continue reading →

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