Tag Archives: Habibi Funk

SONG OF THE DAY Ahmed Malek – La Ville

Posted on January 12, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Ahmed Malek was an Algerian pianist/flutist, conductor and composer who made music for television and the big screen.  Born in 1931, he spent many years creating sounds for TV shows, documentaries and (largely) for cinema film scores.  Not only did … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bob Destiny – Wang Dang

Posted on April 23, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Bob Destiny (born Ralph Philip Brown in1933 in San Juan Puerto Rico) was a songwriter, singer and musician.  A child star, at the age of six he was tap dancing in a group called “The Five Chocolate Drops” and rose to fame for his participation … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Saif Abu Bakr & The Scorpions – Nile Waves

Posted on October 22, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

On the 9th of next month, Berlin label Habibi Funk are to release Jazz, Jazz, Jazz, an album originally recorded by Sudanese artist Saif Abu Bakr and his band, The Scorpions in Kuwait in 1980.  Original copies of this record have sold for 1000$ … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kamal Keila – Shmasha

Posted on July 23, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

From “the James Brown meets Fela Kuti of Sudan.” Habibi Funk has launched a new series showcasing little-known music from Sudan’s jazz scene, starting with the first ever release of Kamal Keila’s album Muslims and Christians which was released earlier this … Continue reading →

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