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 -

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 (wurlitzer)
  • 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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