This week In Jazz Legends 06/52

Ben Harper’s "Whipping Boy" blends blues and folk elements in his 1994 debut, "Welcome to the Cruel World," maintaining a restrained charm that invites reflection. Whitney Houston's "It’s Not Right but It’s Okay" channels late-'90s

Singing With Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys shines across diverse tracks, from the emotional weight of "If I Ain’t Got You," blending seamlessly with John Mayer's "Gravity" in live medleys, to her stirring duet with Brandi Carlile on "A Beautiful Noise," a piano-driven…

This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 03/52

Sheryl Crow’s introspective "Wildflower" unfolds with elegant orchestration, while Massive Attack’s haunting "Butterfly Caught" fuses eerie strings and trip-hop depth. Linkin Park’s "One Step Closer" channels pure frustration through…

Hip-Hop & Soul N°236 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Mis-Teeq’s “Why?” evolves from Latin-infused R&B to UK garage gold with a remix featuring Alesha Dixon’s fiery rap, hitting #8 on UK charts. Jaimeson’s “True” blends garage and drum and bass with raw, underground grit, peaking at #4.…

Three Concerts with Pino Palladino

Bassist extraordinaire, Pino Palladino, who celebrates his birthday today – Happy Birthday BTW – has been for almost 40 years a “top session bassist”. Very much in demand, Pino has played on numerous albums and behind the greatest.

This week In Male Balladeers 27/52

Thom Yorke, Zach Condon, Eric Burdon, Beck, Marvin Gaye, Chris Isaak, D'Angelo, Justin Vernon, Steve Forbert, Ibrahim Ferrer, Steve Winwood, Jim James