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The Piedmont Fingerstyle

Piedmont Blues Fingerstyle opens up a world where fingers tell stories more powerful than words, with bass strings providing a steady beat while melodies dance above. This unique musical style...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°105 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Vanilla Ice’s "Ice Ice Baby" rides its Queen bassline into hip-hop-pop history, while Jamiroquai’s "Space Cowboy" mixes funk with introspection. Soul II...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°608 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kelly Rowland’s “Down for Whatever” charges into Eurodance, blending brazen beats with carefree vibes, while Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory” walks...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°104 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Jennifer Lopez keeps it real with "Jenny from the Block," blending Bronx pride with diamond-draped swagger, while Shakira’s "Hips Don’t Lie" bursts with global rhythms and undeniable movement. Madonna’s "Music"...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°408 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” stands tall with its Ray Charles-inspired hook and playful critique of materialism, while J Hus’s “Bouff Daddy” fuses...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°535 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Zutons’ "Pressure Point" merges chaotic energy and sax-infused grooves, its anxious vibe elevated by quirky production. Kings of Leon bring raw...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°103 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mantronix’s "Got to Have Your Love" blends R&B with house, a shift from their early electro-hip-hop, peaking at #4 on the UK...

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Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ (1972)

Aretha Franklin's 'Young, Gifted and Black' is an album (its title being borrowed from the Nina Simone song 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black) released on January 24, 1972 by...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°238 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Luther Vandross shines on the smooth, sensual "The Rush," blending funk grooves with lush R&B, while Karyn White’s "The Way I Feel...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°95 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Modjo’s "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" blends French house smoothness with Chic’s disco flair, while Mariah Carey’s heartfelt "We Belong Together" lingers with...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°102 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Matthew Wilder’s “Break My Stride” defied setbacks with its reggae-synth groove, while Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” merged New...

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Barbra Streisand records her debut album : ‘The Barbra Streisand Album’ for Columbia (1963)

'The Barbra Streisand Album' is her debut album (in both mono and stereo) recorded on January 23-25, 1963 and released on February 25, 1963 by Columbia. Track Listing : 1.Cry...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°314 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mental As Anything’s playful “He’s Just No Good for You” brings witty humor wrapped in polished pop-rock, while Madness’s ska-tinged “My Girl”...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°94 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Go West’s smooth take on Bobby Caldwell’s "What You Won’t Do for Love" keeps things polished but lacks punch, while Samantha Fox’s...

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ATCO publish Dr. John’s debut album : ‘Gris-Gris’ (1968)

Dr. John's 'Gris-Gris' is his debut album recorded in 1967 in Los Angeles and released on January 22, 1968 by ATCOTrack Listing : 1.Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya (Dr. John Creaux)...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°300 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Erasure’s "Breathe" elegantly balances vintage synth-pop with subtle maturity, while Kelly Clarkson’s "Behind These Hazel Eyes" delivers raw emotion through pop-rock punch....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°317 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock’s “Get on the Dance Floor” hits hard with late-’80s club energy, sampling The Jacksons and Black...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°297 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The write-up weaves through The Rolling Stones' emotional "Out of Tears," Bernard Butler’s introspective "Stay," and Erasure’s shimmering "I Love Saturday." Cher’s...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°100 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Donell Jones’ "U Know What’s Up" blends smooth vocals with a bouncy R&B groove, bolstered by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' playful guest...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°92 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of George Harrison’s upbeat "Got My Mind Set on You" showcases late ’80s charm with Jeff Lynne's glossy production, while Gloria Estefan’s playful...

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