This week In Soul Artists 10/52

Luther Vandross, Joss Stone, Lionel Richie & Kenny Chesney, Ernie Isley, Aretha Franklin, Incognito, Mary Wilson, King Curtis & The Kingpins, The Staple Singers, Gary Clark Jr. & William Bell, Ben Harper, Cesaria Evora

This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 07/52

Carolina Chocolate Drops’ take on Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ‘Em Up Style” transforms modern pop into a string-band jam with banjos and fiddles, tying it to their Piedmont roots. Prince’s “Fury” mixes acid rock and funk with blistering guitar but

This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends personal storytelling and polished rock sensibilities driven by Ann Wilson's commanding

This week In Male Balladeers 07/52

Robbie Williams’ "Angels," co-written with Guy Chambers, blends sweeping production with karaoke-ready appeal, securing its place in late-'90s pop history despite chart peaks of No. 4 in the UK and No. 41 in the US. Its enduring cultural

Hip-Hop & Soul N°105 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Will Smith's breezy "Miami" celebrates sunny hedonism, while Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" flips *Annie* into a gritty anthem of perseverance. Naughty by Nature’s upbeat "Hip Hop Hooray" offers infectious simplicity, and Chaka Demus & Pliers…

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°96 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Alison Moyet’s reflective "Is This Love?" blends emotional restraint with pop polish, while George Michael and Aretha Franklin’s "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" offers powerhouse vocal chemistry and universal appeal. Prefab Sprout’s…

This week In Soul Artists 03/52

Etta James’ fiery vocals never touched Wilson Pickett's groove-laden "In the Midnight Hour," despite myths of a collaboration with B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Wilson Pickett’s gritty delivery also powered "Mustang Sally," born from…

This week In One-Off Collaborations 02/52

Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones, Taj Mahal & Gregg Allman, Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis, Joan Baez & John Denver, Lulu & Maurice Gibb, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Rod Stewart & Ronald Isley, Mary J. Blige & Eric Clapton, David Bowie…

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°79 – Vintage 80s Videos

Fine Young Cannibals’ quirky "She Drives Me Crazy" blends falsetto swagger with crisp percussion, while Genesis’ "Land of Confusion" pairs synth-driven rock with biting political satire and unforgettable puppet visuals. Dead or Alive’s…

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°84 – Vintage 80s Videos

Jennifer Rush’s "The Power of Love" blends grandeur and intimacy, marked by soaring vocals and a timeless appeal, while Whitney Houston’s "Saving All My Love for You" pairs emotional subtlety with controversy over its themes of infidelity.…