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The Queen Of Tejano Music (& Family)

Step into the realm of iconic figures like Lydia Mendoza, the "La Cancionera de los Pobres," whose powerful voice transcends time, bridging past and present. Witness the enduring legacy of...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°100 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Eiffel 65’s "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" captures late '90s Eurodance with its auto-tuned melancholy and irresistible synth hook, while Groove Armada’s "I...

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This week In Singing Ladies 03/52

Sade’s "Nothing Can Come Between Us" blends minimalism and elegance, its buoyant bassline and syncopated guitars standing out, while Tracy Chapman’s "Give Me One Reason" shines with bluesy simplicity and...

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This week In Jazz Legends 03/52

Gerry Mulligan’s breezy “Out Back of the Barn” pairs his warm baritone sax with Ben Webster’s swinging tenor for a relaxed cool jazz charm. Herbie Hancock’s “Air Dancing” thrives on...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°664 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jennifer Lopez’s "Papi" channels Latin dance-pop energy, while Katy Perry’s "E.T." pushes boundaries with bold, interstellar vibes featuring Kanye West. Beyoncé’s "Run...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°517 – Vintage 80s Videos

How well do you know the music of Yarbrough and Peoples’ synth-heavy "Guilty" evokes ’80s R&B with gospel-infused vocals, while Prince’s "I Wanna Be Your Lover" blends funk and longing...

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This week In Male Balladeers 03/52

Harry Nilsson’s "Without You" turns Badfinger’s subtle original into an orchestral heartbreak epic, while Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" strips Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece to raw emotional clarity. Elvin Bishop tips his hat...

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(Hip Hip) Hula

Voices soar in the falsetto, weaving tales of 'āina, love, and legends, capturing the essence of Hawaiian culture. From ancient mele chants to the modern Hawaiian Renaissance, the evolution of...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 02/52

Mary J. Blige, Donald Fagen, Vampire Weekend, Beck, Sting, Foo Fighters, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Arcade Fire, Rage Against The Machine, R.E.M.

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 02/52

Jimmy Page, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Rush, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Primus, Tool, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 02/52

David Bowie, Robert Smith, Metallica, Nirvana, Blur, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews Band, Rage Against The Machine, Jimmy Page, Puff Daddy, Queen, Annie Lennox, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Mary J. Blige,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ New Music Videos – N°672

Eligarf’s *Salman Khan* blends Romanian pop with Bollywood nods, while Joost Klein’s *Why Not???* mixes rap, 2000s rock, and Dutch gabber, reflecting on his Eurovision disqualification. Jador and Johny Romano’s...

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This week In Singing Ladies 02/52

Shirley Bassey, Lizz Wright, Katie Melua, Julie Andrews, Céline Dion, Joan Baez, Laura Marling, Kandace Springs, Mary J. Blige, Carly Simon, Pat Benatar, Nina Hagen

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°406 – 2010s Music Videos

SZA’s introspective “The Weekend” explores nontraditional relationships with raw honesty, boosted by silky production and a compelling video by Solange. Offset’s bold “Ric Flair Drip” channels extravagance through infectious hooks...

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This week In Soul Artists 02/52

Lizz Wright, Shirley Bassey, Donny Hathaway, Teddy Pendergrass, Gil Scott-Heron, Mary J. Blige, Eternal, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Bootsy Collins, LL Cool J, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Bobby Womack

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°471

Joe Bonamassa & Sammy Hagar’s “Fortune Teller Blues” crafts a ghostly blues tale, while Will Smith & Big Sean’s “Beautiful Scars” dives into resilience with a Matrix-themed video. James Arthur’s...

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New Music Videos (Latin) – N°470

J Balvin’s “Rio” is a heartfelt tribute to his son, blending intimate family moments with reflective lyrics and debuting at the LVMH Charity Gala. Micro TDH’s “Girasol” showcases his fusion...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°529 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Will Young amps up the energy with "Switch It On," a bold move into punchy pop-rock, debuting at No. 5 in the UK, while Kaiser Chiefs’ "Oh My God" delivers...

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Cha-Chas Del Mundo

Welcome to the world of The Origin Story's Shuffle, where the vibrant beats of Cha Cha Cha echo through the decades. Dance along with legends like Enrique Jorrín, Richard Egües,...

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Bi-Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 15 Genres Jan 9,2025 edition

Explore this week's music charts across 15 genres, from Alt Z and Metalcore to Nigerian Pop and Urbano Latino. Discover new entries like Rosé & Bruno Mars’ “Apt.” and Shakira’s...

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