Tag Archives: Psychedelic funk

SONG OF THE DAY Ofege – Nobody Fails

Posted on March 13, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

One of the most impressive facts about Ofege is that they were just wee nippers when they emerged in the early 1970’s. Formed by a group of teenagers at the St. Gregory’s College, Lagos, most of the band averaged at … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mustafa Özkent – Burçak Tarlası 

Posted on October 25, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Mustafa Özkent is a Turkish guitarist, composer and arranger, best known for his debut 1973 instrumental record (masterpiece), Gençlik İle Elele. which was recorded live in just one day with some of the best studio musicians in Turkey (under the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Fumaça Preta – Pupilas Dilatadas

Posted on June 15, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“Fueled by acid-drenched effects, with Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms sifted through a cheesecloth of loopy Bahian grooves and Zappa-esque chamber music”  The eclectic and very exciting music played by international ensemble Fumaça Preta (pronounced “Foomassa Pretta” and meaning “Black Smoke”) … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Petalouda – What You Can Do In Your Life

Posted on May 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s chance find is random psych-funk sparkler from the early 70’s. Released by Greek outfit, Petalouda (translating as Butterfly), What You Can Do In Your Life b/w I Wanted to Shout, was the only 45 they ever released, and this … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Belking’s – Sabata

Posted on April 3, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Known and loved for their epic and explosive surf and garage rock sounds, Los Belkings were/are an instrumental outfit from Peru.  Founded 1963 by Raúl Herrera A. and Wilfredo Sandoval M, the band’s First3 stint in the music business lasted … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY DJ Format & The Simonsound – The Peruvian

Posted on November 21, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Back in 2011 DJ Format and The Simonsound teamed up once again to begin work on a new two-track project.  Eight years later, this single was finally released and what came out was their own electronic interpretation of two classic … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Barrie & Malcom Catto – After After

Posted on October 12, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“……what you hear within its seven tracks is the ‘60s British blues explosion colliding with a mid ‘70s Bronx block party; Haight Ashbury acid rock mashed up with Manchester’s summer of love circa ’88; or a prime slice of UK … Continue reading →

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