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We remember Sam Rivers. ‘Rivers Songs’

This day (December 26, 2011), in Orlando, Florida, died Sam Rivers, an American jazz musician - soprano and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, harmonica and piano - and composer .Tracklist...

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We remember Alphonse Mouzon. ‘Fusion Moves On’

This day (December 26, 2016), in Los Angeles, California, died Alphonse Mouzon, a jazz-fusion drummer and percussionist Tracklist : 1 . w/ Larry Coryell & The 11th House – Right...

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Happy Birthday John Scofield. ‘Sco Hand’

This day (December 26, 1951), in  Dayton, Ohio, is born John Scofield, an American jazz guitarist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Self Portrait in Three Colors (2020) 2 . w/...

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Stanley Clarke records his debut album : ‘Children of Forever’ produced by Chick Corea (1972)

Stanley Clarke's 'Children of Forever' is his debut album produced by Chick Corea, recorded on December 26 & 27, 1972 with Chick Corea, Lenny White, Pat Martino, Dee Dee Bridgewater...

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Ray Charles records ‘Genius + Soul = Jazz,’ an album arranged by Quincy Jones for Impulse! (1960)

Ray Charles' 'Genius + Soul = Jazz' is an album arranged by Quincy Jones, recorded on December 26–27, 1960 with members of The Count Basie Band and released in March...

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From Tirol to Tennessee

Explore the evolution of yodelingg traditions, where artists like Jimmie Rodgers and Franzl Lang have etched their names in the annals of music history. Each note sung echoes across continents,...

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Tamoures

Explore the rhythmic renaissance of Tamouré through the lens of artists like Terorotua and Te Ava Piti. Delve into the enchanting fusion of ancient storytelling and contemporary flair, where the...

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New Music Videos (African) – N°555

Featuring: Himra, Safi Diabate, Zuchu, Saifond Midho, Roseline Layo, L'Oiseau Rare, Mbosso, TxC, Marioo, Jahman X-press, Dany Nanone, BABI TAPE, Tii Alexandre, Korchach Tesfealem Arefaine, Magic System, Black Sherif, 4G,...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°287 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Westlife, Lucie Silvas, David Gray, Andy Abraham, Stereophonics, Geri Halliwell, East 17, Kylie Minogue, Pixie Lott, Lemar, Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain ?...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°303 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang, The Police, Raze, Maxi Priest, Dusty Springfield, Boney M., Musical Youth, Prince, Sonia, Stevie Wonder, Tongue n Cheek,...

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Diana Krall’s ‘Christmas Songs’ is her ninth album published by Verve (2005)

Diana Krall's 'Christmas Songs' is her ninth album performed with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and released on November 1, 2005 by Verve Records.Track Listing : 1.Jingle Bells (James Pierpont) -...

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We remember George Michael. ‘Before He Went-Went’

This day (December 25, 2016), in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, died Mr.Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou a.k.a George Michael, British singer, songwriter and half of the duo Wham!Tracklist : 1 . Going To...

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We remember James Brown. ‘Mr. Feelgood’

This day (December 25, 2006), in Atlanta, Georgia, died James Brown, American singer, songwriter; one of the founding fathers of funk music.Tracklist : 1 . Sex Machine (1971)) 2 ....

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Happy Birthday Annie Lennox

December 25, 19** - Miss Annie Lennox, Scottish singer & songwriter, one half of Eurythmics with David A. Stewart is @)_!. Happy Birthday MissTracklist : 1 . Fool On The...

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We remember Eartha Kitt. ‘Gone With Santa Daddy’

This day (December 25, 2008), in Weston, Connecticut, died Eartha Kitt, an American singer, actress and cabaret star, best known for her version of "C'est Si Bon" and her Christmas...

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We remember Dean Martin. ‘Arrivederci Dino’

This day (December 25, 1995), in Beverly Hills, California, died Dino Paul Crocetti a.k.a Dean Martin, an American singer, film actor, television star and comedian.Tracklist : 1 . Everybody Loves...

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‘Boogie Woogie Christmas’ by the Brian Setzer Orchestra is a Christmas album released By Surfdog (2002)

'Boogie Woogie Christmas' by the Brian Setzer Orchestra is a Christmas album released on October 10, 2002 By Surfdog.Track Listing : 1.Jingle Bells (James Pierpont) - 02:22 . 2.Boogie Woogie...

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Happy Birthday Bob James. ‘One, Two, Three, Fourplay’

This day (December 25, 1939), in Marshall, Missouri, is born Bob James, a keyboardist, arranger and producer.Tracklist : 1 . Mister Magic (2019) 2 . Submarine (2018) 3 . Westchester...

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Wynton Marsalis’ ‘Crescent City Christmas Card’ is a holiday album featuring Kathleen Battle and Jon Hendricks (1990)

Wynton Marsalis' 'Crescent City Christmas Card' is a holiday album featuring Kathleen Battle and Jon Hendricks and released in January, 1990 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Carol Of The Bells (Mykola...

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Happy Birthday Joe Louis Walker. ‘These Blues Are Made for Walker’

This day ( December 25, 1949), in San Francisco, California, is born Joe Louis Walker an American electric blues guitarist and singer.Tracklist : 1 . @ Boquete Jazz & Blues...

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