Tag Archives: Afro – Pop

SONG OF THE DAY Damas Swing Orchestra – Odylife

Posted on August 10, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

One thing I love about labels that dedicate their time and energy to unearthing obscure and rare music is that they discover so much more than I ever could and it’s thanks to them that I now have the chance … 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 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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SONG OF THE DAY Guy Fox – Antique Furniture

Posted on August 22, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Oakland 4-piece Guy Fox have just released their long awaited debut LP ‘Night Owl’ and, upon first listen, it definitely has the potential to be worth the wait. Night Owl was recorded at San Francisco’s Tiny Telephone Studios with the … Continue reading →

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Guy Fox – Great new single “I Don’t Know” – Taken from debut album coming this summer

Posted on April 16, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

As the hint of spring begins to stir in the warming breezes that flow, out drifts a brand new track worthy of a feature in any summer playlist. Guy Fox are an Oakland-based 4-piece that uniquely blend together Afro-pop, Funk … Continue reading →

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