Tag Archives: world beat

SONG OF THE DAY Talking Heads – Born Under Punches 27/8/80 NYC @ Central Park

Posted on October 24, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Setting a heavy funk tone for the whole album, today’s treat is the opening track to Talking Heads‘ fourth studio album, Remain in Light.  Produced by longtime collaborator Brian Eno and released by Sire Records in the summer of 1980, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Trio Da Kali and Kronos Quartet – Ladilikan

Posted on September 15, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Yesterday’s song had such a profound effect on me that I couldn’t resist revisiting this gorgeous music once again! Ladilikan releases today via World Circuit Records and is an album that seamlessly blends together the most exquisite fusion of contemporary western … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Pete Philly – Until

Posted on July 13, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Amsterdam-born artist Pieter Monzon (aka Pete Philly) has supplying great hip-hop music to welcoming ears for well over a decade now, offering incredible releases and live shows as part of a duo with Perquisite (aka Perquisite). It has been two years since … 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 Elite Beat – Los Baez After Midnight

Posted on April 23, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This funky Portland OR. band are an experimental 6-piece whose sound is inspired by world music, their influences deriving from just about any corner of the globe! Coming together nearly a decade ago, Elite Beat have perfected the art of creating … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Yeasayer – I Am Chemistry

Posted on January 7, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I’m a bit partial to Yeasayer, in so much that I acquired their debut album ‘All Hour Cymbals’ back in 2007 and really quite liked it, especially the first two tracks! Emerging in 2006 and self-describing their sound as “Middle Eastern-psych-snap-gospel,” … Continue reading →

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