The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra | |
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Origin | Melbourne |
Genres | Afrobeat |
Years active | 2008 - |
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]
Title | Details | Peak positions |
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AUS | ||
Do Anything Go Anywhere | — | |
Naming & Blaming |
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Title | Details | Peak positions |
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AUS | ||
Two Sides of the Truth (featuring Tumi) |
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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. |
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2010 | Do Anything Go Anywhere | Best World Music Album | Nominated | [8] |
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. [9]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra | Best Global or Reggae Act | Nominated | [10] [11] |
2019 | The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra | Best Intercultural Act | Nominated |
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