Tag Archives: desert rock

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 Ali Beletic – Stone Fox

Posted on June 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

“I spent several years in the desert crafting this record.  It’s a very emotional, raw and inspired record.  It took a lot to get there.” – Ali Beletic  Sensuous, undisguised smokey vocals mingle with an array of twangy, desert-drenched guitar riffs; … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Hey Colossus – Hesitation Time

Posted on October 2, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Despite its name, there’s definitely no hesitation going on in this song! It’s hits hard from the onset and packs a powerful punch with its heavy rock psych-riffs, pounding drums and colossal industrial rhythms.  Hey Colossus’ 10th album comes out … Continue reading →

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