Tag Archives: World

SONG OF THE DAY Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics – Be Counted

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

Nigerian musical innovator Orlando Julius made his reputation internationally in the mid-’60s with his smash album Super Afro Soul, which was not only considered to be very much ahead of its time when released, but has helped to shape the funk … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Majid Bekkas – Mrhaba (Cervo Edit)

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

Today’s song was an instant YES PLEASE for me with its inviting, uplifting and upbeat feel; this is the kind of slap in the face that you welcome when you are feeling tired after a long day, this is the vibrant … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cyril Diaz & His Orchestra – Taboo

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

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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SONG OF THE DAY Flamingods – Kewali

Posted on March 18, 2017 by

“We like to make noise with instruments collected from around the world.” Flamingods. The Flamingods are an exquisite blend of 5 musicians, all of whom are greatly inspired by world music and instrumentation.  Pronounced ‘fla-min-gods’, they see their calling as an … Continue reading →

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Posted in Alternative, exotic psychedelia, Indie, Indie psychedelic, london, Psych-world, Psychedelic, World, World Beat | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Rob – Make It Fast, Make It Slow

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

Are you ready to get funky? If the answer is yes then you had better brace yourself, for this is one racy ride! Courtesy of the great Soundway Records  I’ve stumbled upon ROB, an “enigmatic recording artist from Ghana.”  Releasing two … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ify Jerry Krusade – Everybody Likes Something Good

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

I have just treated myself to an 18-track album called, Wake Up You! Vol 1: The Rise & Fall Of Nigerian Rock 1972-1977 and I can’t wait for this to brighten my letterbox!  After Monday’s trip into the world of 70’s Nigerian … Continue reading →

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Posted in Afro beat, Nigerian psych rock, now again records, Psych-world, Psychedelic, Psychedelic rock, World | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

SONG OF THE DAY Cannibale – No Mercy For Love

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

Have you ever considered what you  would get if you crossed Fela Kuti, The Doors and The Seeds (perhaps throwing in a bit of Talking Heads for good measure)…and would you believe that the successful cross-pollination of this music is … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tinariwen – Assàwt

Posted on January 28, 2017 by

Desert blues band, Tinariwen are a very established band, with origins dating all the way back to 1979; their hypnotic guitars and percussive-driven songs are their trademark and there’s not mistaking their sound. Today’s song Assàwt is the latest track revealed from the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orchestra Baobab – Foulo

Posted on January 22, 2017 by

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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SONG OF THE DAY The Panthers – Malkaus

Posted on January 21, 2017 by

Another exciting musical adventure unfolded before me this morning, and it all started with a fantastic psych track from Pakistan!!!….it’s simply fantastic! A whole new world of 60’s beat sounds are just waiting to be discovered here! I’ve been reading … Continue reading →

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