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Inspired by the infectious Afro-beat music of Nigeria and its neighbors, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra delivers contemporary African funk to Australian dance floors. This mammoth ensemble comprises seventeen musicians hand-picked from Melbourne's music scene.
The Afro-beat movement of the '60s and '70s is making a worldwide resurgence in live venues and clubs alike. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra'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.
The group is the brainchild of Zvi Belling, Ethan Hill (DJ Manchild), and Tristan Ludowyk, who are long-time friends and musical collaborators, each with vast and diverse musical backgrounds to draw upon. The band's directors recently traveled to Africa to promote the new single and recorded with African hip-hop stars Tumi (South Africa) and Modenine (Nigeria). These artists feature on the band's ARIA-nominated album "Do Anything Go Anywhere," which was accompanied by a sold-out 12" vinyl release. In 2011, they released a 7" single "Mr. Clean" on the HopeStreet Recordings label.
Performance highlights include opening the Melbourne International Arts Festival (2008), WOMADelaide featuring Tumi (2010), the Perth International Arts Festival (2011), and Byron Bay Bluesfest (2011).
The Afro-beat movement of the '60s and '70s is making a worldwide resurgence in live venues and clubs alike. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra'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.
The group is the brainchild of Zvi Belling, Ethan Hill (DJ Manchild), and Tristan Ludowyk, who are long-time friends and musical collaborators, each with vast and diverse musical backgrounds to draw upon. The band's directors recently traveled to Africa to promote the new single and recorded with African hip-hop stars Tumi (South Africa) and Modenine (Nigeria). These artists feature on the band's ARIA-nominated album "Do Anything Go Anywhere," which was accompanied by a sold-out 12" vinyl release. In 2011, they released a 7" single "Mr. Clean" on the HopeStreet Recordings label.
Performance highlights include opening the Melbourne International Arts Festival (2008), WOMADelaide featuring Tumi (2010), the Perth International Arts Festival (2011), and Byron Bay Bluesfest (2011).
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