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THE POAO

Inspired by the infectious afro-beat music of Nigeria and its neighbours, The POAO delivers contemporary African funk to Australian dancefloors. This mammoth ensemble comprises seventeen musicians hand-picked from Melbourne’s music scene.

The experience and creativity of these established musicians energises the group’s original compositions and the sound of the entire band is a force to be reckoned with. The POAO’s powerful MCs and tribal rhythms are the modern-day “musical weapon” that Fela Kuti conceived of. Their conscious lyrics and West African grooves are relevant today, while remaining faithful to the message of afro-beat.

LATEST NEWS

Mr Clean 7"

New 7″ single “Mr Clean” and tour dates

The new 7" is dropping worldwide in September, available on vinyl and digital through HopeStreet Recordings. We're hitting the road to celebrate with a string of shows coming up, including the Cairns Festival, The Oxford Arts Factory (Syd), The Corner Hotel (Melb), Hotel Gearins (Katoomba) and the Bellingen Global Carnival. In Sydney and Katoomba we're joined by our NSW peers, The Liberators, whose recently released … [Read More...]

Live album available for free download

We've posted a whole album's worth of songs recorded live at Bluesfest 2011. You can download it all for free, but we ask you to join our mailing list in return.

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Byron Bay Bluesfest

It's not far away now! We're playing at what's undoubtedly the biggest roots music festival in the country.  Catch TPOAO on the Jambalaya Stage on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th April (the same stage as George Clinton!!) But we hope you have your tickets already, as it's all sold out.  Check out the Byron Bay Bluestfest. … [Read More...]

T-Shirt

T-Shirts available now

These babies just arrived and are in limited stock (for now) with only 100 for sale.  The shirts are a lightweight fabric - quality items made by AS Colour.  The front has the "hippo-man" from the album cover (shown left) and the back has The POAO logo on the neck (in dark grey also). If you want to order one direct from the band head to our Web Store and for other items check our page on Music Plug. … [Read More...]

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  • RT @northsidechris: 3RRR "GET DOWN" aussie special with @LOTEK @itsdeclankelly @PaperPlanePrjct @publicopinionao plus cactus channel,... about 2 days ago
  • @parisdjs yes it was, will get you a copy.. dj manchild one of the founders/producers about 2 days ago
  • @hackista yes indeed! we're play at Music For The People - opening of the brunswick music fest feb 25 at around 4.30pm http://t.co/QsSTt8kR about 2 days ago

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  • New 7″ single “Mr Clean” and tour dates
  • Live album available for free download
  • Byron Bay Bluesfest
  • T-Shirts available now

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CONTACT POAO

For all enquiries contact:
Tristan Ludowyk
Tel: +61 410 326 413
Email: tristan@room401.com.au

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