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Grands Ensembles Africains

In the '60s and '70s, Francophone West African big bands like Bembeya Jazz and Rail Band dominated the music scene. Their fusion of traditional and Western instruments created rich textures...

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The Bee Gees release their fifteenth album : ‘Spirits Having Flown’ featuring ‘Too Much Heaven,’ ‘Tragedy’ and ‘Love You Inside Out’ (1979)

The Bee Gees' 'Spirits Having Flown' feat. 'Tragedy' is their fifteenth album released on February 5, 1979 by RSO.Track Listing : 1.Tragedy (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb) - 05:03...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°323 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ultra Naté’s "Show Me" shines as a '90s house gem with producers like Soulshock and remixes by Masters at Work adding flair,...

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Covers By Beth Hart

How well do you know the music of Beth Hart’s fiery takes dominate standout tracks, from her emotionally charged “I Don’t Need No Doctor” to a raw spin on “A...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 04/52

How well do you know the music of Pat Metheny reshapes Carly Simon's "That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be" into a tender baritone guitar instrumental, while John...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 04/52

How well do you know the music of INXS’s "Need You Tonight" oozes late-’80s sensuality with its hypnotic groove, while Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" balances...

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John Fahey picks in California (1981)

January 22, 1981 - fingerstyle guitarist John Fahey plays at the New Varsity in Palo Alto CA

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Joe Lovano records ‘Quartets: Live at the Village Vanguard,’ a live album for Blue Note (1995)

Joe Lovano's 'Quartets: Live at the Village Vanguard' is a live album recorded on March 12, 1994 and January 22, 1995 and released in 1995 By Blue Note.Track Listing :...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 03/52

How well do you know the music of Roger Waters and Eric Clapton strip down Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" for a poignant Tsunami Aid performance, weaving nostalgia with...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°101 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of SNAP!'s "Mary Had a Little Boy" spins Eurodance energy with Turbo B’s raps and Penny Ford’s vocals, while Kym Sims' "Too Blind...

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This week In Jazz Legends 03/52

How well do you know the music of Gerry Mulligan’s breezy “Out Back of the Barn” pairs his warm baritone sax with Ben Webster’s swinging tenor for a relaxed cool...

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Happy Birthday Mick Taylor. ‘My Taylor Is Mick’

This day (January 17, 1949), in Welwyn Garden City, England, is born Mick Taylor, an English guitarist, ex-John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and ex-Rolling Stones Tracklist : 1 . w/ Ron Wood...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 03/52

How well do you know the music of Thos are standout tracks like The Rolling Stones’ gritty "Can’t You Hear Me Knocking," blending Keith Richards’ raw riffs with Mick Taylor’s...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 02/52

How well do you know the music of Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo, Tania Maria, Hiromi, Michel Legrand, Ben Sidran, Marcus Roberts, Dave Grusin, Bill Evans, Alice Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Tommy...

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Happy Birthday Lee Ritenour. ‘Captain Lee’

This day (January 11, 1952), in Los Angeles, California, is born Lee Ritenour, an American jazz guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Dave Grusin – KNKX Studio Session (2019) 2 ....

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Happy Birthday Jeff Beck. ‘Beck In The Day’

This day (January 10, 2023), in East Sussex, England, died Geoffrey Arnold Beck a.k.a Jeff Beck, an English rock guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . Holland Blues Festival (2018) 2 . free...

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Singing (Ladies only) Led Zeppelin

How well do you know the music of Amy Lee, Rachel Kaiser, Corinne Bailey Rae, Shubhangi Joshi, Shel, Alice Gold, Grace London, Larkin Poe, Haley Reinhart, Liana Primerano, Miley Cyrus,...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°2 – Vintage 90s Videos

Highlighting standout moments from various artists. The Stranglers mix wit and melody in “Always The Sun,” while Northside’s “My Rising Star” captures Madchester’s indie-dance charm. Morrissey channels rockabilly in “Certain...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°82 – Vintage 90s Videos

Luther Vandross adds elegance to "Power of Love/Love Power," blending R&B with emotional depth, while Daryl Hall’s introspective "Stop Loving Me, Stop Loving You" leans into smooth grooves. Whitney Houston...

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Duetting Banjos

Strings Across Genres brings together a diverse array of artists, from the bluegrass legends like Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs to the innovative sounds of Bela Fleck and Tony Trischka....

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