Tag Archives: Funk

SONG OF THE DAY Marisa Rossi – Cinturão de Fogo

Posted on May 9, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m not quite sure what Marisa Rossi is singing about, but her exuberant vocal delivery, coupled with those echoing backing voice embellishments makes for a nice, slightly tripped-out sonic experience! Her voice breathes fire and sunshine into each tuneful word … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Fela Kuti & His Africa ’70 – Who’re You?

Posted on May 2, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

To get the big picture of Fela Kuti’s musical journey, you have to start with his education at London’s Trinity College School of Music. While his family had sent him to England to study medicine, Fela’s musical aspirations would ultimately … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Eden Ahbez – La Mar

Posted on April 29, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

At this rather late hour, I am all but ready to retreat to dream land, such is the weariness of my mind and body this evening. As if by magic (and always when you need it the most) I was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kamal Keila – African Unity

Posted on April 28, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m amazed that I’ve still not bought this album, it was 2018 that I first featured Kamal Keila and this is the third time the LP Post has shared his glowing sound (check out the other two posts, here) The … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK – San Diego

Posted on April 26, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Known for blending cultural influences into cosmic soundscapes, electronic music producer’s Arnau Obiols and KAYYAK recently released two new tracks…I say this like I know who they are, but tonight is the first time I’ve heard of both the artists … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Staple Singers – This May Be The Last Time

Posted on April 23, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I find it hard to believe that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards can actually credit themselves with writing this song when, in fact, a huge part of it is identical to The Staple Singers’ 1960 song of the same name. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Janko Nilovic / JJ Whitefield / Igor Zhukovsky – Starfall

Posted on April 20, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Unravelling in a cascade of lavish beats and velvet-smooth melodies comes today’s super-cool offering. Taken from the forthcoming and brand new album by Janko Nilovic, Cosmos Giants is a 14-track record that sees the Greek artist teaming up with JJ … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Theo Schumann – Dakka

Posted on April 19, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

I always like to hear tales of lost music surfacing years after it was recorded, rescued from the clutches of obscurity just before it was lost forever! Today’s song is born out of one of those stories and, only on … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Giuliano Sorgini – Slaves

Posted on April 10, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Giuliano Sorgini has featured on the LP Blog several times (read here for more) but I know I’ve never shared today’s song and this is what I’ve been listening to today! Known as one of the most mysterious composers of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Voices of Conquest – O Yes My Lord

Posted on April 9, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

O Yes My Lord, indeed! Today’s immense burst of divinity blew me away the first time I heard it and continues to do so with every listen! If those soul-soaring, spine dancing vocals aren’t enough to drown the ears in … Continue reading →

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