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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°670 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Lana Del Rey, Kygo, Lauv, Beyoncé, Nelly, Jennifer Lopez, Toni Braxton, B.O.B, Shawn Mendes ? Take our...

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This week In Jazz Legends 17/52

John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Jimmy Smith, Count Basie, Joshua Redman, Benny Golson, Freddie Hubbard, Stan Getz, Michel Legrand, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Toots Thielemans, Fred Hersch,...

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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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Santana Records release ‘Santana IV,’ featuring a reunion of the almost complete Woodstock line-up (2016)

Santana's 'Santana IV' is their twenty-third studio album (reuniting the almost entire Woodstock lineup) released on April 15, 2016 by Santana Records.Track Listing : 1.Yambu (Karl Perazzo, Carlos Santana) -...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Ella in London’ at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (1974)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella in London' is a live album recorded on April 11, 1974 at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with a quartet and released the same year by Pablo.Track Listing...

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Happy Birthday Chaka Khan. ‘Ain’t Nobody Like Chaka’

This day (March 23, 1953), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Yvette Marie Stevens a.k.a. Chaka Khan, an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Band Rehearsal (2022) 2 . Like Sugar (2019)...

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Happy Birthday Roy Haynes. ‘Vive Le Roy’

This day (March 13, 1925 ), in Boston, Massachusetts, is born Roy Owen Haynes, an American jazz drummer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ David Kikoski (2019) 2 . The 7-Decade Career...

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Menu Du Jour Feb. 28 & 29 (EN – FR – ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Rickie Lee Jones, Robert Plant, Steely Dan, U2, AC/DC, Faces, MC5, Nina Simone, Can, Talk Talk, Young Marble Giants, Thelonious Monk, Soft Machine, Robert...

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Singing (Ladies only) Ed Sheeran

How well do you know the music of Rita Ora's "Your Song," co-written with Ed Sheeran, blends her charismatic vocals with a breezy pop style and Caribbean flair, showcasing simplicity...

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Island publish Chaka Khan’s twelfth album ‘Hello Happiness’ featuring ‘Like Sugar’ (2019)

Chaka Khan's 'Hello Happiness' is her twelfth album (her first in 12 years) produced by Dave ‘Switch’ Taylor & Sarah Ruba and released on February 15, 2019 by Island

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°102 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Franz Ferdinand’s swagger-filled "Ulysses" pairs angular guitars with nocturnal chaos, while Arctic Monkeys’ "When the Sun Goes Down" delivers gritty realism through...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

How well do you know the music of Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°326 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Hoosiers charm with "Worst Case Scenario," an indie-pop twist full of quirks and melodious energy, while Good Charlotte’s "Lifestyles of the...

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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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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°301 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sarah Brightman’s ethereal "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" balances operatic skill with pop appeal, a tender lament from *Phantom of the...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°606 – 2010s Music Videos

Fleur East’s "Favourite Thing" blends Afrobeat and pop with Ghanaian-inspired visuals, while JLS’s "She Makes Me Wanna" thrives on electropop shine and Miami vibes. Jessie J’s "Domino" delivers glossy euphoria,...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°233 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

RMX Crw’s “Turn Me On” blends electronic beats and sultry vocals, perfect for late-2000s clubs, while T2 and Jodie Aysha’s “Heartbroken” gave UK garage a hit with its sharp rhythm...

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Tony Bennett records ‘Strike Up the Band’ with Count Basie and his Orchestra (1959)

Tony Bennett's 'Strike Up the Band' is a studio album recorded on January 3 & 5, 1959 with Count Basie and his Orchestra and first released as 'Basie Swings, Bennett...

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