Tag Archives: Rhythm

SONG OF THE DAY Guem – Le Serpent

Posted on July 9, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

When you hear the music of Guem unravelling in a percussive flurry of golden organic rhythms, its easy to understand why he has become known as the “man with the golden hands” and the “musician with a thousand fingers”.  Celebrated … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gong Gong Gong – Ride Your Horse

Posted on May 6, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Guitar and bass duo Gong Gong Gong (工工工) charge out from Beijing’s underground scene with a distinct vision and uncompromising sense of purpose…” Gong Gong Gong entered the world of music in 2015 on a mission! This mission was to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tito Puente – Tito on Timbales

Posted on October 2, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Celebrating a career that spanned over fifty years Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., better known as Tito Puente, was a musician, songwriter, bandleader and record producer of Puerto Rican descent. His music has helped popularise Latin sounds over the decades and he … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Afro Social Club – Stuck In The Storm

Posted on January 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Largely influenced and inspired by the great Fela Kuti, Afro Social Club are a French collective of nine musicians who came together over five years ago to create a sound that pays homage to their hero.  With a shared passion … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Satan

Posted on May 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this day and it’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over and after a two-year hiatus Oliver Hugh Perry, aka D.D Dumbo, has finally returned! It filled my heart and ears with joy … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Melt Yourself Down – Listen Out (THE LISTENING POST BLOG IS NOW AWAY UNTIL 21.5.16!)

Posted on May 12, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

As of tomorrow The Listening Post Blog will be going offline for a few days to take a short break, but fear not, I shall be back on 21st May with plenty more songs to share, you can bet your … Continue reading →

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