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Awesome review in Rave Magazine!
Since Fela Kuti’s 1970 afrobeat revolution, the movement has come a long way from Lagos’ Afrika Shrine nightclub – perhaps moreso geographically than musically. From across Africa (and the globe) Melbourne’s 20-strong Public Opinion Afro Orchestra stay true to afrobeat’s roots while adding a modern hip hop flourish. Future Africa is more trad – jazz, funk and big band brass held together by pulsating polyrhythmic … [Read More...]
The Strides + POAO: The Basement (28.05.10)
Tonight was an afro-beat extravaganza at the Basement. For those who aren’t familiar with this type of music, as the name suggests, it borrows heavily from African music - with laid back, funky rhythms and syncopated, melodic guitar lines. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra are possibly the largest band to ever grace the small stage of the Basement. With about 16 members, they were an explosion of colour and energy. … [Read More...]
Do Anything Go Anywhere
The power of Afrobeat, sizzling funk, righteous hip hop, rootsy grooves and 20 of the hottest musicians from Melbourne's booming music scene, all come together on the sublime debut by The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra. Hot on the heels of their impeccable vinyl-only release Two Sides of the Truth/Do Anything Go Anywhere, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra have made an album to command the attention of world music fans, … [Read More...]
