The Music

John Coltrane records in studio ‘Crescent’ with Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones & Mccoy Tyner (1964)

John Coltrane's 'Crescent' is a studio album recorded on tenor saxophone exclusively on April 27 and June 1, 1964 and released the same year by Impulse!.Track Listing : 1.Crescent (John...

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Swahili Rap

Bongo Flava, a musical concoction of urban soundscapes and global beats, emerges from the vibrant streets of Dar es Salaam. Artists like Ali Kiba, Diamond Platnumz, Lady Jaydee, and Juma...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 17/52

Blur, Counting Crows, Sonic Youth, Pink Martini, The Smashing Pumpkins, U2, Luther Vandross, Barbra Streisand, Vince Gill, Peter Gabriel, Natalie Merchant, Michael Stipe, Chris Isaak, Suzanne Vega, Jewel

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This week In Soul Artists 17/52

The Neville Brothers, James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, Narada Michael Walden, The Brothers Johnson, George Benson, Zapp Band, The Temptations, Luther Vandross, Billy Paul, Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ (USA only) 04/12

Marvin Gaye, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, The Temptations, Andy Williams, Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Simon & Garfunkel

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Dire Straits BIA tour ends in Sydney (1986)

April 26, 1986 - the Dire Straits "Brothers in arms" 1985/1986 world tour ends at Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia

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The Beatles are this year NME Poll Winners (1964)

April 26, 1964 - The Beatles will top the bill at the New Musical Express' 1963-64 Annual Poll-Winners' All-Star Concert at Empire Pool in Wembley, London

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Rolling Stones are among this year NME Poll Winners (1964)

April 26, 1964 - the The Rolling Stones will take part in the "New Musical Express' 1963-64 Annual Poll-Winners" All-Star concert at Empire Pool in Wembley, London

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Lou Reed finishes the recording of ‘Sally Can’t Dance,’ his fourth solo album (1974)

Lou Reed's 'Sally Can't Dance' is his fourth solo album recorded between March 18 and April 26, 1974 and released in August 1974 by RCA.Track Listing : 1.Ride Sally Ride...

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George Benson plays at New Orleans Jazz Fest (2013)

April 26, 2013 - George Benson performs at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Devils & Dust,’ his thirteenth (and his third acoustic) album (2005)

Bruce Springsteen' s 'Devils & Dust' is his thirteenth studio album (and his third acoustic) released on April 26, 2005 by Columbia Records.Track Listing : 1.Devils & Dust (Bruce Springsteen)...

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Tori Amos offers a ‘Sneak Preview’ to Philly (1998)

April 26, 1998 - Tori Amos' "Sneak Preview Club" tour, in support of her "From the Choirgirl Hotel" album, stops at Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA

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Paul McCartney releases his third solo album produced by George Martin : ‘Tug of War’ featuring ‘Ebony & Ivory’ (1982)

Paul McCartney's 'Tug of War' feat. 'Ebony & Ivory' is his third solo studio album produced by George Martin and released on April 26, 1982 by Parlophone.Track Listing : 1.Tug...

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Depeche Mode play a secret gig at a Cemetery (2017)

April 26, 2017 - (do not tell!) Depeche Mode is to give a secret warm up show, before their European tour, at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery More...

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Jack White travels to Fargo (2015)

April 26, 2015 - Jack White 's "Lazaretto" tour stops at Fargo Theatre in Fargo, ND More Info

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Gary Clark Jr. is at New Orleans JazzFest (2013)

April 26, 2013 - Gary Clark Jr. performs at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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John Lee Hooker records the first songs featured in his ‘House Of The Blues’ album on Chess (1952)

John Lee Hooker's 'House of the Blues' is an album compiling tracks recorded from April 26, 1951 till late 1952 and released in 1959 by ChessTrack Listing : 1.Walkin' The...

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This is Queen’s second night In Sydney (1985)

April 26, 1985 - Queen's "The Works Tour" stops for four nights (this is the second) at Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia

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Luther Vandross releases ‘Power of Love,’ his seventh album co-produced with Marcus Miller (1991)

Luther Vandross' 'Power of Love' is his seventh studio album co-produced with & Marcus Miller and released on April 26, 1991 by Epic. Track Listing : 1.She Doesn'T Mind (Luther...

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Columbia publish Santana’s eleventh album : ‘Zebop!’ (1981)

Santana's 'Zebop!' is their eleventh studio album featuring Alex Ligertwood on vocals and released in April 1981 by Columbia. Track Listing : 1.Changes (Cat Stevens) - 04:27 . 2.E Papa...

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