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We remember Count Basie. ‘For The Count’

This day (April 26, 1984), in Hollywood, Florida, died William 'Count' Basie a.k.a Count Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan,Tony Bennett,George...

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Happy Birthday Barbra Streisand. ‘Her Name Is Barbra’

This day (April 24, 1942), in Brooklyn, New York, is born Barbra Joan Streisand a.k.a Barbra Streisand, an American singer, actress, writer, film producer and director.Tracklist : 1 . My...

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Judy Garland records ‘Judy at Carnegie Hall’ for Capitol (1961)

Judy Garland's 'Judy at Carnegie Hall' is a two-record live recording done on April 23, 1961, at Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York and released in 1961 by Capitol.Track...

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Lonnie and the Skiffle Invasion

Lonnie Donegan's chart-topping success with "Rock Island Line" and the influence of skiffle on the early days of British rock are explored, highlighting the genre's ability to inspire and shape...

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Matador publish Yo La Tengo’s eighth album : ‘I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One’ (1997)

Yo La Tengo's 'I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One' is their eighth studio album produced by Roger Moutenot and released on April 22, 1997 by Matador Records. Track...

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Buddy Guy returns to Vancouver… after 30 years (2019)

April 22, 2019 - Buddy Guy who, the last time he was in town, 30 years ago, performed with Junior Wells at The Commodore Ballroom, is back for a concert...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°371 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Rainmakers, Loverboy, Kim Wilde, Waterfront, Bucks Fizz, The Beat, Kane Gang, Star Turn on 45 Pints, Boney M, Change, Newcleus, S...

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Domino release The Last Shadow Puppets ‘s first album : ‘The Age of the Understatement’ (2008)

The Last Shadow Puppets's 'The Age of the Understatement' is their debut album featuring Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane of The Rascals and James Ford of Simian Mobile...

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Virgin Records release the third Massive Attack’s album : ‘Mezzanine’ (1998)

Massive Attack's 'Mezzanine' is their third studio album co- produced with Neil Davidge and released on 20 April 1998 by Virgin Records.Track Listing : 1.Angel (Horace Hinds, Grantley Marshall, Robert...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ New Music Videos – N°683

Featuring: no na, Arijit Singh, ILYAH, Mejja, Marioo, Malik Montana, VJ, Triangle Des Bermudes, Neyna, HESHIMA, Sanfara, Fido, GTS40k, Wakadinali, IWaata, Jeune Morty, Koro La Diva, Tidiane Mario, KOMMANDER SAMO,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°373 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Franz Ferdinand, Clinic, The Last Shadow Puppets, Patrick Wolf, Fightstar, The Futureheads, Goldfrapp, Nine Inch Nails, Martin L. Gore, Depeche Mode, Yeah...

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John Grant releases his debut solo album : ‘Queen Of Denmark’ (2010)

John Grant's 'Queen of Denmark' is his debut solo album co-produced with Paul Alexander and Eric Pulido and released on April 19, 2010 by Bella UnionTrack Listing : 1.Tc And...

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Elektra Nonesuch release Bill Frisell’s sixteenth album : ‘The Intercontinentals’ (2003)

Bill Frisell's 'The Intercontinentals' is his sixteenth album recorded with Sidiki Camara, Vinicius Cantuaria, Christos Govetas, Greg Leisz and Jenny Scheinman, released on April 15, 2003 by Elektra Nonesuch.Track Listing...

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We remember Allan Holdsworth. ‘Chordography’

This day (April 15, 2017), in Vista, California, U.S.A, died Allan Holdsworth, an English guitarist and composer Tracklist : 1 . @ Alvas Showroom (Apr 3rd 2017) 2 . w/...

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‘We Are Live’ N°36 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Morrissey, Belly, Status Quo, Midnight Oil, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Kennedy, The Waterboys, Rage Against The Machine, James, The House Of Love, Reef,...

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Warner Bros. release Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Tango in the Night’ featuring ‘Little Lies’ (1987)

Fleetwood Mac's 'Tango in the Night' is their fourteenth studio album produced by Lindsey Buckingham & Richard Dashut and released on April 13, 1987 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Big...

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Happy Birthday Joss Stone. ‘Precious Stone’

This day (April 11, 1987), in Dover, Kent, England, is born Jocelyn Eve Stoker a.k.a. Joss Stone a British soul singer.Tracklist : 1 . Walk With Me (2021) 2 ....

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Reunited Nada Surf visit London (2016)

April 11, 2016 - reunited American band Nada Surf - that is Matthew Caws (g, voc), Daniel Lorca (b), Ira Elliot (d) and newcomer Doug Gillard (g) - will be...

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Rihanna releases her second album : ‘A Girl like Me’ featuring ‘SOS’ (2006)

Rihanna's 'A Girl like Me' feat. 'SOS' is her second studio album released on April 11, 2006 by Def Jam Recordings.Track Listing : 1.S.O.S. (Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Jonathan Rotem) -...

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Bucky Pizzarelli & John Pizzarelli release a collaborative album ‘Generations’ (2007)

'Generations' by Bucky & John Pizzarelli is a father & son album released on April 10, 2007 by Arbors Records.Track Listing : 1.Fred (Neal Hefti) - 03:49 . 2.Polka Dots...

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