Tag Archives: World Circuit Records

SONG OF THE DAY Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela – Agbada Bougou

Posted on May 1, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“…..without Tony Allen, there would be no Afrobeat.” Fela Kuti Today’s post is in memory of the complete awe-inspiring drummer, composer, and songwriter Tony Allen who died yesterday in Paris at the age of 79. Born in Lagos, Nigeria in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Afro-Cuban All Stars – Amor Verdadero (remastered)

Posted on July 15, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

A Toda Cuba le Gusta was the Afro-Cuban All Stars’ first studio album originally released in 1997 on World Circuit Records. The record was the first of a three consecutive recordings that took place in early 1996, all of which were … 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 Trio Da Kali and Kronos Quartet – Eh Ya Ye

Posted on September 14, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

When music from such vastly different origins come together and sound as good as this, you cannot help but feel a charge of pure excitement! Tomorrow, World Circuit Records are releasing Ladilikan, a new album by Mali’s Trio Da Kali and San Francisco’s … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orchestra Baobab – Foulo

Posted on January 22, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

The sunshine is beaming through my windows, the sky is clear blue and everything is sparkling on this fine Sunday afternoon, and I now have the perfect song to accompany this beautiful day: Orchestra Baobab’s, Faulo. The Senegalese Afro-pop legends first … Continue reading →

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