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SONG OF THE DAY Orquesta Sensación – Tiene Sabor

Posted on March 1, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Translating as “It Has Flavour”, today’s song does not disappoint in any way shape or form when it comes to stunning the senses with spice! Issued as the title track to the Orquesta Sensación’s 1959 album, Tiene Sabor is a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Giuliano Sorgini – Mad Town

Posted on February 25, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Known as one of the most mysterious composers of the sonorization and soundtrack genres, there is very little known about the life of Italian composer/keyboardist, Giuliano Sorgini. His name can be linked to multiple albums and compositions (including some of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Martin Bruhn – Música Huanca

Posted on May 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“In short, this album represents the constant search for my own carnival and this time I am happy to invite the rest of the world to join this great fiesta.” Due for release next week, Germany’s Shika Shika Records are proud … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Giuliano Sorgini – Ultima Caccia

Posted on March 31, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

At the end of the 1960s in Italy – but also abroad, especially in France and England – a very particular trend began to spread.  Known as ’Library music’ or ‘sonorization’, these actual real music libraries were compiled to provide … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos – Bocón ft. Luzmira Zerpa

Posted on January 21, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

““Bichos” is not only a superb introduction to Raúl Monsalve, but also to a swathe of incredible musicians you might still be unfamiliar with. It’s also a brilliant window into the rich musical seam of Venezuelan music, and an excellent … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos – Cafunga

Posted on January 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

““Bichos” is not only a superb introduction to Raúl Monsalve, but also to a swathe of incredible musicians you might still be unfamiliar with. It’s also a brilliant window into the rich musical seam of Venezuelan music, and an excellent … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ray Barretto – Acid

Posted on October 13, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

The artist behind today’s dazzling tropical instrumental is something of a legend! Born Raymond Barretto in 1929, but known as Ray Barretto, this American-born bandleader of Puerto Rican ancestry was a highly talented percussionist!  Proficient in a wide variety of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bobby Christian – Yeah Yeah

Posted on December 13, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

A few days ago the marvellous Numero Group released this addictive, jazzy little number onto their youtube page.  A lively instrumental with drums galore, Yeah Yeah was originally released in 1967 and thanks to Numero it has now been reissued. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Barbatuques – Baiana

Posted on July 20, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Brazilian record label Selva Discos was created by Millos Kaiser & Augusto Olivani (aka Selvagem) with the aim of unearthing overlooked and forgotten Brazilian music. Currently the label have been releasing a series of reissued singles and in their forth instalment … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Wildbirds & Peacedrums – Ghosts & Pains

Posted on October 24, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Mariam Wallentin and Andreas Werliin, better known as the Swedish rhythm-based Wildbirds & Peacedrums, are something of a musical phenomenon as far as I’m concerned! Their music, often primal by nature, is chiefly based upon percussion, drums, vocals and an intense … Continue reading →

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