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]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

ARIA Music Awards[edit]

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]

Music Victoria Awards[edit]

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.[9]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2013 The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Best Global or Reggae Act Nominated [10][11]
2019 The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Best Intercultural Act Nominated

References[edit]

  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.
  9. ^ "Music Victoria | 2016 Genre Awards". www.musicvictoria.com.au. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.


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