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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°102 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams’ “I Finally Found Someone” pairs theatrical flair with gritty sincerity in a ’90s ballad that hit No....

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Sade release their sixth album : ‘Soldier of Love’ (2010)

Sade's 'Soldier of Love' is their sixth (and their first in ten years) studio album released on February 5, 2010, by RCA.Track Listing : 1.The Moon And The Sky (Sade...

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Ray Charles begins the recording of ‘Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music’ featuring ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’ and ‘You Don’t Know Me’ (1962)

Ray Charles' 'Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music' is a studio album recorded between February 5 & 15, 1962 and released in April 1962 by ABC-Paramount.Track Listing : 1.Bye...

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Virgin publish Bryan Ferry’s eleventh solo album : ‘Frantic’ (2002)

Bryan Ferry's 'Frantic' is his eleventh album as a solo artist released on February 5, 2002 by Virgin.Track Listing : 1.It'S All Over Now, Baby Blue (Bob Dylan) - 04:05...

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Contra Section

The Oddity of Origins explores the charming anomaly of contra dance music, originating from English, Scottish, and French soil transplanted to North American ground in the 17th and 18th centuries....

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 05/52

How well do you know the music of Bloc Party’s “Like Eating Glass” hits hard with jagged post-punk guitars and emotional turbulence, while Muse’s “Plug In Baby” fuses baroque-inspired riffs...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°99 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text spotlights standout ’80s tracks, from Echo & the Bunnymen’s haunting "The Killing Moon," blending fate with ethereal melodies, to the...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°308 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Joss Stone’s “Fell In Love With A Boy” reimagines the White Stripes’ hit with sultry soul, while P.O.D.’s “Alive” blends nu-metal energy...

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Echo and The Bunnymen release their third album : ‘Porcupine’ (1983)

Echo & the Bunnymen's 'Porcupine' is their third studio album produced by Ian Broudie and released on February 4, 1983 by KorovaTrack Listing : 1.The Cutter (Will Sergeant, Ian Mcculloch,...

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‘James Blake’ releases his eponymous debut album (2011)

'James Blake' is his eponymous debut studio album released on 4 February 2011 by ATLAS (his own label).Track Listing : 1.Unluck (James Blake) - 03:00 . 2.The Wilhelm Scream (James...

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Columbia publish Tony Bennett’s tribute album to Billie Holiday : ‘Tony Bennett on Holiday’ (1997)

'Tony Bennett on Holiday' is a studio album recorded in tribute to Billie Holiday and released on February 4, 1997 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.(In My) Solitude (Eddie Delange, Duke...

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Duetistas Rurales

From Argentina to Brazil, the art of payada knows no borders. International maestros like Walter Mosegui and Gustavo Guichon find inspiration in diverse landscapes, keeping the tradition alive while nudging...

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This week In Male Balladeers 05/52

How well do you know the music of Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder’s stripped-back cover of "Throw Your Arms Around Me" conveys fragility with raw harmonies, while Steppenwolf’s snarling 1968...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°98 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of MGMT's "Kids" blends nostalgic synth-pop with bittersweet themes, while Christina Aguilera’s "Hurt" channels raw grief through lush orchestration. Muse’s "Time Is Running...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°307 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Bon Jovi’s "Bed of Roses" delivers tender introspection with Sambora’s soaring guitar riffs, while Tori Amos’ "China" captivates through understated piano melodies...

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Texas release their fourth album : ‘White on Blonde’ featuring ‘Say What You Want,’ ‘Halo,’ ‘Black Eyed Boy’ and ‘Insane’ (1997)

Texas' 'White on Blonde' is their fourth (and their best selling so far) studio album, released on February 3, 1997 by Mercury Records.Track Listing : 1.0.34 [Introduction] (Johnny Mcelhone, Sharleen...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 05/52

How well do you know the music of Santana’s “Once It’s Gotcha” layers Latin jazz percussion with Carlos Santana’s subtle guitar and vocals, while Bill Frisell’s “Outlaws” shifts between jazz...

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John Coltrane finishes the recording of ‘Infinity,’ an album for Impulse! (1966)

John Coltrane's 'Infinity' is a posthumous album recorded on June 16 & September 22, 1965 and February 2, 1966, featuring overdubs with strings added by Alice Coltrane and released in...

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“Bolerinas” & Boleros

From the romantic whispers of José Sánchez to the timeless compositions of Agustín Lara and the harmonious melodies of Trio Los Panchos, Bolero has evolved and enchanted generations, with voices...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 05/52

How well do you know the music of Fleetwood Mac’s "Go Your Own Way" channels heartbreak into a jagged rock anthem with Lindsey Buckingham’s biting riffs, while Al Green’s "How...

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