Tag Archives: Spoken word

SONG OF THE DAY Del Jones – Court Is Closed (Court Is Closed version)

Posted on February 17, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Del Jones, a.k.a Nana Kuntu, was an American civil rights activist, author and musician active in the early 1970’s. Though his repertoire only extended to a couple of albums and two 45’s, his message is powerful and its impact notable. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gil Scott-Heron – Whitey on the Moon

Posted on October 19, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

I went to see First Man at the cinema last night and the one prominent thing that stuck in my mind from this film was the Gil Scott-Heron track they used on the soundtrack – Though for the film they … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Roger Robinson – Dis Side Ah Town

Posted on October 4, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

If Linton Kwesi Johnson and Tricky are your vibe, you may just find today’s offering right up your street! Roger Robinson is a writer, poet, singer and musician who lives between England and Trinidad.  Often merging the two locations in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Roger Robinson – Ruins

Posted on July 12, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

If Linton Kwesi Johnson and Tricky are your vibe, you may just find today’s offering right up your street! Roger Robinson is a writer, poet, singer and musician who lives between England and Trinidad.  Often merging the two locations in … Continue reading →

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