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- SONG OF THE DAY Young MC – Know How July 26, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY The Growing Concern – Edge of Time July 25, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY A. Savage – Winter in the South July 24, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY LE SON – Ava July 23, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Grizzly Bear – Neighbors July 22, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Hanni El Khatib – Worship Song (No. 2) July 21, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Gloria Walker & The Chevelles – You Hit The Spot Baby July 20, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Ola Szmidt – Wrapped July 19, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Rainbrother – Fat Eggs July 18, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Down Beats – Why Do You Love Another July 17, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Tricky feat. Martina Topley-Bird – When We Die July 16, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY The Damned – Neat Neat Neat July 15, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Born Days – Analogue July 14, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Cherryshoes – I Was A God July 13, 2017
- SONG OF THE DAY Roger Robinson – Ruins July 12, 2017
Tag Archives: World
5 JUICY SONGS OF THE DAY!!!…to keep you going whilst the LP Blog is away.
It’s that time of year again and the LP Blog is off gallivanting for a week as of tomorrow, so today is a special treat! Not just one song of the day, but FIVE!! Yes, here are five lovely tracks … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative, desert rock, Folk, hip hop, hip hop rap, Indie Folk, World, World Beat
Tagged Desert blues, Folk, hip hop, Indie Folk, Mali, Steel band, World
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SONG OF THE DAY Sharaf Band feat. Xaawo Hiiraan – Kadeed Badanaa Naftaydani (My Life is Full of Tribulations)
“This stunning compilation of ’70s songs from Somalia (with an incredible backstory) has the verve of ’90s hip-hop & the soul of Ethio jazz.” The intriguing description above drew my attention to some more exciting new sounds tonight!! New York’s … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Vieux Farka Touré – Ba Kaitere
Son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré, Vieux Farka Touré was born in Niafunké, Mali in 1981. Following in his Dad’s musical footsteps, Vieux has been referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” declaring since his teenage years … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics – Be Counted
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
Posted in Afro beat, afro funk, Afro Pop, Funk, Soul, strut records, World
Tagged Afro - Pop, Afro beat, afro funk, Funk, Jazz, strut records, World
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SONG OF THE DAY Majid Bekkas – Mrhaba (Cervo Edit)
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
Posted in Afro beat, Blues, Dance, Disco, Electronic, Jazz, World, World Beat
Tagged African blues, Banana Hill Records, Beats, dance, Guitar, Jazz, World
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SONG OF THE DAY Cyril Diaz & His Orchestra – Taboo
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
Posted in calypso, Caribbean, Caribbean rhythm, Cuban, Instrumental, latin world, Soundway Records, tropical
Tagged calypso, Caribbean, Instrumental, Latin, Soundway Records, Trinidad, Voodoo EP, World
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SONG OF THE DAY Flamingods – Kewali
“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
Posted in Alternative, exotic psychedelia, Indie, Indie psychedelic, london, Psych-world, Psychedelic, World, World Beat
Tagged Experimental, London, Moshi Moshi Records, Psych-world, World
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SONG OF THE DAY Rob – Make It Fast, Make It Slow
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
SONG OF THE DAY Ify Jerry Krusade – Everybody Likes Something Good
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
SONG OF THE DAY Cannibale – No Mercy For Love
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
Posted in garage, Garage Rock, Post Punk, Psych punk, Psych-world, Psychedelic, World
Tagged African rhythms, garage, Post Punk, Psychedelic, tropical, World
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