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Reprise publish Ry Cooder’s second album : ‘Into the Purple Valley’ (1972)

Ry Cooder's 'Into the Purple Valley' is his second studio album released in January 1972 by Reprise.Track Listing : 1.How Can You Keep Moving (Unless You Migrate Too) (Agnes Sis...

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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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Happy Birthday Sean Paul

January 9, 1973 - Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques Simply known as Sean Paul is 49. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . No Lie (w/ Dua Lipa)...

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Sony publish Mahavishnu Orchestra’s sixth album : ‘Inner Worlds’ (1976)

Mahavishnu Orchestra's 'Inner Worlds' is their sixth (and its last for nearly ten years) album released in January 1976 by Sony.Track Listing : 1.All In The Family (John McLaughlin) -...

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This week In Male Balladeers 02/52

How well do you know the music of Andy Williams, Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, The Doors, Kurt Elling, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, Ry Cooder, James Taylor, Donny Hathaway,...

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Kenny Burrell records ‘Midnight Blue’ with Stanley Turrentine and Ray Barretto (1963)

Kenny Burrell's 'Midnight Blue' is an album (and one of his best-known) recorded on January 8, 1963 with Stanley Turrentine & Ray Barretto among others and released in 1963 By...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°405 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s “Boa Me,” featuring Ed Sheeran and Mugeez, stands out with its Afrobeat and highlife fusion, sung partly in Twi and rooted in unity, while J Hus’s “Did You...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°230 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

The page highlights standout early-2000s tracks, including the Honeyz’s smooth “Not Even Gonna Trip” from *Nutty Professor II,* Destiny’s Child’s empowering “Independent Women Pt. 1,” and Mystikal’s energetic “Shake Ya...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 01/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Skid Row, Elvis Costello, The Attractions, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Frampton, Gentle Giant, Steve Miller...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°512 – Vintage 90s Videos

Apache Indian’s witty "Arranged Marriage" fuses bhangra and reggae to offer satire on cultural traditions, while Spacedust’s "Gym And Tonic" spins fitness humor into a UK chart-topper. Kristine W’s "Land...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 01/52

How well do you know the music of R.E.M., Portishead, Marilyn Manson, Daft Punk, Daft Punk, Björk, Portishead, Tori Amos, Eva Cassidy, Kristin Hersh, Tori Amos, Cassandra Wilson ? Take...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°455 – 2010s Music Videos

Big Boi’s "All Night" exudes funky energy, gaining traction via an Apple ad and live NFL performance, while J. Cole’s reflective "Deja Vu" blends nostalgia with modern musings. Snakehips' "All...

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Happy Birthday Chris Potter

This day (January 1st, 1971), in Chicago, Illinois,, is born Chris Potter, an American jazz saxophonist, composer and multi-instrumentalist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ NYU Ensemble – Tangerine (2019) 2 ....

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Barbra Streisand records her fifth live album in Las Vegas : ‘Timeless: Live in Concert’ (1999)

Barbra Streisand's 'Timeless: Live in Concert' is her fifth live album recorded on December 31, 1999 – January 1, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada and released on September 19, 2000...

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Universal publish ‘Sambolero,’ an album by The João Donato Trio (2005)

'Sambolero' by The João Donato Trio is a studio album (it earned the Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 10th Latin Grammy Awards) released on December 31,...

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Covers By Patti Smith

Don`t Smoke In Bed, Hey Joe, A Holy Night, Perfect Day, Play With Fire, A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall, Heart Shaped Box, White Rabbit, When Doves Cry, Gloria, Smells Like...

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As we wish a Happy Birthday to Jay Kay, the day is perfect for a best of his band : Jamiroquai

As we wish, today, English singer Jason Luís Cheetham better known as Jay Kay a Happy 53th Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band :...

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Your Favorite Hip-Hop & Soul 2020 Music Videos

In 2020, we have posted 56 "Hip-Hop & Soul" playlists featuring 672 rap, hip-hop or soul videos by 410 different artists.According to our statistics, your 12 favorite rap, hip-hop or...

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Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee record, live in San Francisco, the album ‘Backwater Blues’ (1961)

'Backwater Blues' by Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee is a live album recorded on December 29, 1961 at Sugar Hill in San Francisco and released on June 29, 1999 By...

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John Legend releases his debut album : ‘Get Lifted’ featuring ‘Ordinary People’ (2004)

John Legend's 'Get Lifted' feat. 'Ordinary People' is his debut studio album released on December 28, 2004, 'Track Listing : 1.Prelude (John Stephens) - 00:44 . 2.Let'S Get Lifted (John...

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