The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra

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]

The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra
OriginMelbourne
GenresAfrobeat
Years active2008 -

Discography

Albums
Title Details Peak positions
AUS
Do Anything Go Anywhere
  • Released: March 2010[5][6][7]
  • Label: Public Opinion Afro Orchestra (POAO-002)
  • Formats: CD
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Naming & Blaming
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: HopeStreet Recordings (HS032CD)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital
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Extended plays
Title Details Peak positions
AUS
Two Sides of the Truth
(featuring Tumi)
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Public Opinion Afro Orchestra (POAO-001)
  • Formats: 12" LP
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Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2010 Do Anything Go Anywhere ARIA Award for Best World Music Album Nominated [8]

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
  8. ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2020.


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