Tag Archives: Afro jazz

SONG OF THE DAY JISR جسر – Musaka

Posted on October 15, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“Let music loosen our deafness to spirit, play and let play”  Mevlana Rumi Brought to you courtesy of Germany’s Sound Voyage label, today’s song comes complete with a pretty neat write-up, explaining the artist/s behind this inspiriting piece of spiritual … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dorothy Ashby – Soul Vibrations

Posted on June 3, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

When the world becomes too loud and full of words, a glorious Dorothy Ashby instrumental could be be all that you need?…  Not only was Detroit-born, Dorothy Ashby an incredible musician, she conquered her way to the top of her … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sorcerers – Opening Titles

Posted on January 24, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Some albums are created as one piece, consisting of separate tracks but best heard in their entirety and, indeed, in the order in which they were recorded; The Sorcerers latest offering is a fine example of this. Releasing today, In … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Paolo Ferrara – Percussion Blues

Posted on July 5, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

With such a funky fusion of Latin,  jazz, funk and soul all erupting on in one track, how could I not fall for this gorgeous chunk of percussive heaven! Originally released on Italian composer, conductor and keyboardist Paolo Ferrara’s 1975 … 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 Kologbo feat. PapaGee – Gbo Gbo Eniyan

Posted on July 7, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

As a means of celebrating the very long and vibrant musical career of  Nigerian Afrobeat guitar legend Oghene Kologbo, Paris DJs have dedicated the 6th of each month to releasing one of his brand new songs, entitling this day “Kologbo Day.” Last … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Andrea Benini – El Guerrero

Posted on May 21, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Anything drum orientated and rhythm-based is going to attract my attention, there’s no doubt about that…and, fortunately for me, today’s discovery just happens to be a gorgeous percussive-orientated composition that blends old traditions with modern beats. Producer, composer and percussionist/drummer … 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 Akalé Wubé – Alègntayé feat. Genet Asefa (Grant Phabao Remix)

Posted on March 11, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Ethiopian grooves, made in Paris….. Akalé Wubé (translating from Amharic as “beauty of the soul”) are a French 5-piece made up of band members, Paul Shield (trumpet, bugle, krar , percussion), Étienne de la Sayette (saxophones, flutes, mbira, keyboards), Loïc Réchard (guitar), Oliver Degabriele (bass) and David … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nasambu + Kibrom – Take Your Time

Posted on August 19, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

“I love the way you take your time and set the stage just right, your love is so sublime, together we fly high”… LA-based Nasambu Barasa and Kibrom Birhane are two solo musicians who are also members of the internationally acclaimed AfroSoul band, … Continue reading →

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