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Chucho Valdés records ‘Bele Bele en La Habana,’ an album for Blue Note (1998)

Chucho Valdés' 'Bele Bele en La Habana' is an album recorded on January 12 & 13, 1998 and released later the same year by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Son Montuno...

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We Remember Alice Coltrane

January 12, 2007 - Alice Coltrane also known as Turiyasangitananda or Turiya Alice Coltrane, American pianist, organist, harpist, singer & composer passed away aged 69. She is remembered.Tracklist : 1...

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Bill Evans records ‘Since We Met’ with Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell at the Village Vanguard (1974)

Bill Evans 'Since We Met' is a live album recorded on January 11 & 12, 1974 at the Village Vanguard in New York City with Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell...

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New Music Videos (African) – N°472

Mbosso’s “Kupenda” delivers heartfelt Bongo Flava melodies, continuing his streak of love-inspired hits. D-One and Mico The Best blend Afrobeat rhythms on “Cutamba,” while CKay’s “Addicted” fuses highlife with his...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°96 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Jesus Jones’ "International Bright Young Thing" captures early ‘90s energy with pounding beats and layered production, while Double 99’s "RIP Groove" lays down UK garage foundations through gritty basslines and...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°308 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Audio Bullys' "We Don’t Care" oozes early 2000s UK electronic grit, mixing house beats with raw vocals, while System of a Down’s "Chop Suey!" stuns with its chaotic metal intensity...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 02/52

How well do you know the music of Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones, Taj Mahal & Gregg Allman, Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis, Joan Baez & John Denver, Lulu...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°472 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Simply Red's elegant take on The Stylistics' "You Make Me Feel Brand New" from *Home* shines with nostalgia, while Alicia Keys' piano-led “Doesn’t Mean Anything” reflects on empty tokens of...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°355 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

She Rockers brought fearless energy to UK hip-hop with 1988's "Jam It Jam," all swagger and break-heavy beats, while Rakim’s “Guess Who’s Back” showcased lyrical mastery with a calm dominance...

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This week In Soul Artists 02/52

How well do you know the music of Lizz Wright, Shirley Bassey, Donny Hathaway, Teddy Pendergrass, Gil Scott-Heron, Mary J. Blige, Eternal, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Bootsy Collins, LL...

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Charisma publish Malcolm McLaren’s debut album : ‘Duck Rock’ featuring ‘Buffalo Gals’ (1983)

Malcolm McLaren's 'Duck Rock' is his debut album featuring 'Buffalo Gals' and 'Double Dutch,' co-produced with Trevor Horn and released in January 1983 by CharismaTrack Listing : 1.Obatala (Trevor Horn,...

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Happy Birthday Mary J Blige. ‘Much Obliged’

This day (January 11, 1971), in The Bronx, New York, is born Mary J. Blige an American singer-songwriter and occasional rapper and actress.Tracklist : 1 . My Life, Real Love...

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Chicago release their third (and double) album : ‘Chicago III’ (1971)

Chicago's 'Chicago III' is their third studio album released as a double album on January 11, 1971. Track Listing : 1.Sing A Mean Tune Kid (Robert Lamm) - 09:13 ....

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XL Recordings publish Vampire Weekend’s second album : ‘Contra’ (2010)

Vampire Weekend's 'Contra' is their second studio album released on January 11,2010 by XL Recordings. Track Listing : 1.Horchata (Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Rostam Batmanglij, Christopher Tomson) - 03:26 ....

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George Benson records ‘In Concert-Carnegie Hall,’ a live album produced by Creed Taylor (1975)

George Benson's 'In Concert-Carnegie Hall' is a live album recorded on January 11, 1975, produced by Creed Taylor and released the same year by CTI. Track Listing : 1.Take Five...

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Elektra publish Carly Simon’s fourth album : ‘Hotcakes’ featuring ‘Mockingbird’ and ‘Haven’t Got Time for the Pain’ (1974)

Carly Simon's 'Hotcakes' is her fourth studio album produced by Richard Perry and released on January 11, 1974 by Elektra. Track Listing : 1.Safe And Sound (Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman)...

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Pere Ubu release their debut album : ‘The Modern Dance’ (1978)

Pere Ubu's 'The Modern Dance' is their debut album co-produced with Ken Hamann and released in January 1978 by Blank Track Listing : 1.Non-Alignment Pact (David Thomas, Tom Herman, Allen...

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United Artists Records publish Bobby Womack’s ‘Lookin’ For A Love Again’ featuring ‘Lookin’ for a Love’ (1974)

Bobby Womack's 'Lookin’ For A Love Again' is an album released on January 11, 1974 by United Artists Records.Track Listing : 1.Lookin' For A Love (James Alexander, Zelda Samuels) -...

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Bill Evans records ‘Re: Person I Knew,’ a live album with Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell (1974)

Bill Evans 'Re: Person I Knew' is a live album recorded on January 11 & 12, 1974 with Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell and released in 1981 by Fantasy.Track Listing...

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Lee Konitz records ‘Subconscious-Lee’ an album for Prestige (1949)

Lee Konitz' 'Subconscious-Lee' is an album (with a few tracks were issued on 78rpm under Lennie Tristano's name) recorded on January 11, 1949 and April 7, 1950 and released in...

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