The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra

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The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra
OriginMelbourne
GenresAfrobeat
Years active2008 -

The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra is a Melbourne-based band which performs Nigerian funk in the vein of Fela Kuti.[1] The band was founded by DJ Manchild, Zvi Belling and Tristan Ludowyk.[2] The band has varying membership that can be up to 19 members.[3] Their album Do Anything Go Anywhere was nominated for 2010 ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.[4]

Members[]

  • Aaron Stephanus (vocals)
  • Kuukua Acquah (vocals)
  • Lydia Acquah (vocals)
  • Fem Belling (vocals)
  • David Marama (guitar/vocals)
  • Julian Goyma (drums)
  • Zvi Belling (bass)
  • Simon Edwards (guitar/guitar solo)
  • John McAll
  • Nui Moon (conga)
  • Luis Poblete (conga/shekere/sticks)
  • DJ Manchild (turntables)
  • Tristan Ludowyk (trumpet/woodblock)
  • Declan Jones (trumpet/trumpet solo)
  • Nick Lester (alto sax/bariton sax solo)
  • Peter Slipper (trombone)
  • Andy Williamson (baritone sax)
  • Lamine Sonko (vocals/percussion)

Discography[]

Albums

EPs

  • Two Sides of the Truth (featuring Tumi) (2009)

Singles

  • "Mr Clean" (2011)
  • "Cosmetic Love" / "Jappo" (2015)

References[]

  1. ^ Guilliatt, Richard (August 2012), "Spreading the groove", The Monthly
  2. ^ Murfett, Andrew; Donovan, Patrick (18 July 2008), "African beats hall of fame", The Age
  3. ^ Barber, Lynden (14 June 2010), "Home-brewed African rhythms", The Australian
  4. ^ Shedden, Iain (29 September 2010), "Angus and Julia Stone are among leading nominees for this year's ARIAs", The Australian
  5. ^ Paillas, Stephen (15 April 2010), "The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra", Canberra Times
  6. ^ Schlechte, Ted (2 July 2010), "CD REVIEWS", The West Australian
  7. ^ Rofe, Michael (17 April 2010), "MUSIC REVIEWS", The Australian


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