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Top 20 Music Charts – 16 Genres Ranked (December 24, 2025)

This bi-weekly update captures sharp shifts across the charts, from Stray Kids storming into Asian Pop’s Top 5 to Kendrick Lamar holding firm as new U.S. hip-hop entries disrupt the...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 52/52

How well do you know the music of The Specials, Peter Tosh, James Brown, Ian Dury, Queen, Blondie, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Sweet, Foreigner, Patti Smith, Slade, The Blues...

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Duke Ellington records ‘ A Concert of Sacred Music’ at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York (1965)

Duke Ellington's ' A Concert of Sacred Music' is an album recorded at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York on December 26, 1965 and released in 1966 By Rca.Track...

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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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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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Me:nu Du Jour December 25 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Diana Krall, Brian Setzer, Flora Purim, Wynton Marsalis We Celebrate James Brown, George Michael, Annie Lennox, Bob James, Joe Louis Walker, Dean Martin, Eartha...

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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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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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Twist Craze

From the contagious rhythm of the Twist to the regional ripples it creates, the evolution of this dance unfolds before your eyes. Experience the twists and turns of music history...

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New Music Videos (Latin) – N°558

Featuring: Santos Bravos, LAJA, Rochy RD, MC Menor JP, Beéle, Jairo Vera, Dalex, Osmani Garcia, Jasiel Nuñez, Sixto Rein, Yenddi, Jombriel, Max Carra, Tutto Durán, Prince Tuga, Gera MX, Niulkis...

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Happy Birthday Ricky Martin

December 24, 1971 - Puerto Rican singer Enrique Martín Morales better known as Ricky Martin is 51. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Vente Pa' Ca (w/ Maluma) 2 ....

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Youssou N’Dour releases ‘Immigrés,’ his sixth album recorded with Le Super Etoile de Dakar (1988)

Youssou N\'dour's 'Immigrés' is his sixth album recorded with Le Super Etoile de Dakar and released in 1988 by EarthworksTrack Listing : 1.Immigrés/Bitim Rew (Youssou N'Dour) - 07:03 . 2.Pitche...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 23 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To James Brown, Funkadelic, Nine Inch Nails, The Meters, Taj Mahal, Milt Jackson, Wes Montgomery, Willie Colón, Rubén Blades We Celebrate Eddie Vedder, Arcángel, Esther...

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‘We Are Live’ N°148 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The 1975, Sam Bailey, Bring Me The Horizon, Rumer, One Direction, Bring Me The Horizon, Ben Haenow, James Arthur, Olly Murs, Justin...

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Singing With Eddie Vedder

Natalie Maines, Glen Hansard, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, The Rolling Stones , Neil Finn, Ben Harper, Chris Martin, Tom Petty, R.E.M., The Who, Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°99 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jamie Cullum, Daniel Bedingfield, The Boy Least Likely To, The Ivories, Goldfinger, The Webb Brothers, Ryan Adams, The Polyphonic Spree, Daniel O'Donnell,...

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