The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Explained

The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra
Origin:	Melbourne
Genre:	Afrobeat
Years Active:	2008 -

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

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| | ^[1] |-

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.^[2] ! |-| 2013| The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra| Best Global or Reggae Act| |rowspan="2"| ^{[3] [4]} |-| 2019| The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra| Best Intercultural Act| |-

Notes and References

1. ARIA Award previous winners. Web site: ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 12 November 2020.
2. Web site: Music Victoria 2016 Genre Awards. www.musicvictoria.com.au. 21 August 2020.
3. Web site: Previous Nominess. Music Victoria. 13 August 2020.
4. Web site: Previous Winners. Music Victoria. 13 August 2020.