The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra is a Melbourne-based band which performs Nigerian funk in the vein of Fela Kuti. The band was founded by DJ Manchild, Zvi Belling and Tristan Ludowyk. The band has varying membership that can be up to 19 members. Their album Do Anything Go Anywhere was nominated for 2010 ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.
Discography Albums Title Details Peak positions AUS Do Anything Go Anywhere Released: March 2010 Label: Public Opinion Afro Orchestra (POAO-002) Formats: CD — Naming & Blaming Released: 2018 Label: HopeStreet Recordings (HS032CD) Formats: CD, LP, digital —
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 —
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.
! |- | 2010 | Do Anything Go Anywhere | Best World Music Album | | ARIA Award previous winners.
Music Victoria Awards The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
! |- | 2013 | The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra | Best Global or Reggae Act | |rowspan="2"| |- | 2019 | The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra | Best Intercultural Act
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