Tag Archives: Soundway Records

SONG OF THE DAY The Big Beats – Mi Nsumõõ Bo Dõnn

Posted on December 4, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Back in 2008, Soundway Records unleashed an album that encapsulated years of research in what to be 33 original and previously unreleased tracks!! Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968 – 1981 was ten years in the making … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Black Truth Rhythm Band – Ifetayo

Posted on July 28, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

It was a nearly a year ago that I came upon the one and only album released by Black Truth Rhythm Band. Issued in 1976 on New York label Charlie’s Records, Ifetayo (Love Excells All) was the only record the group … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Meridian Brothers – Guaracha U​.​F​.​O (Version Rebajada)

Posted on July 27, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Led by Elbis Alvarez, the Meridian Brothers are a Colombian cumbia / Latin fusion / experimental group who started out in 1998.  Composing and recording all of the records for the band, Alvarez also brings together the band for live … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chaweewan Dumnern – Sao Lam Plearn

Posted on June 22, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Since starting this blog, my musical world has expanded and stretched into realms I’d never dreamed of, taking me on mad global journeys; it’s magical! I never anticipated that such a wealth of sounds would unearth themselves with just a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Funkees – Slipping Into Darkness

Posted on March 27, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

It was thanks to Soundway Records that I discovered The Funkees late last year and I am thanking them again tonight for their latest release, for this is a true Funkees-fest!!! For this offering Soundway Records haven’t featured just one … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Funkees – Break Through

Posted on September 21, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Afro-rock groovers, The Funkees formed in Nigeria in the late 1960’s, emerging at a time when their country was at civil war. Specialising in a brand of funky, upbeat afro-rock dance music, their sound became a staple part of the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – Oh Brother

Posted on May 30, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Best known for their eclectic blend of genre-defying instrumental compositions, The Heliocentrics are back with a new album!  A World Of Masks was released last Friday and sees is an album of firsts for the band, their first release with Soundway Records and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – The Sunshine Makers

Posted on April 21, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

With two new albums due for release this May and June, London’s The Heliocentrics have been busy! Today’s song appears on a soundtrack that the band have created to accompany the new film/documentary, The Sunshine Makers.  This is a double … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – Made Of The Sun

Posted on April 7, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Best known for their eclectic blend of genre-defying instrumental compositions, The Heliocentrics are back with a new album due next month.  Titled, A World Of Masks, this is an album of firsts, being their first release with Soundway Records and their first vocal LP. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cyril Diaz & His Orchestra – Taboo

Posted on March 19, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Courtesy of the great Soundway records (yet again), I was first introduced to the exotic sounds of Cyril Diaz & His Orchestra nearly two years ago when I featured Voodoo at the end of May 2015. Originating from 1950’s Trinidad, Cyril Diaz was … Continue reading →

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