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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°321 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Offspring’s "Hit That" tackles fleeting relationships with fast-paced, synth-laced punk energy, while The Killer’s "Spaceman" blends sci-fi metaphors and ’80s influences...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 04/52

How well do you know the music of Pat Metheny reshapes Carly Simon's "That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be" into a tender baritone guitar instrumental, while John...

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Good Vibes

From Lionel Hampton’s vibrant rhythms to Gary Burton’s four-mallet revolution, the vibraphone’s metallic pulse echoes through the jazz world. Bobby Hutcherson and Milt Jackson further sculpt its emotional depth and...

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As ‘Filhas’ De Elis Regina

Elis Regina’s legacy shines through standout reinterpretations by a variety of artists. Luisa Maita brings a breezy charm to "É Com Esse Que Eu Vou," blending samba roots with modern...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°607 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Olly Murs’ “Heart Skips a Beat” fizzes with playful energy alongside Rizzle Kicks, while Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything” amps up the party...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°407 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Migos’ "MotorSport" radiates star power with Nicki Minaj and Cardi B trading sharp verses atop a trap-heavy beat, while Lil Uzi Vert’s...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°298 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Robert Palmer’s *Riptide* kicks off with its theatrical title track before giving way to hits like the bold funk-rock anthem "Addicted to...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°517 – Vintage 80s Videos

How well do you know the music of Yarbrough and Peoples’ synth-heavy "Guilty" evokes ’80s R&B with gospel-infused vocals, while Prince’s "I Wanna Be Your Lover" blends funk and longing...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°85 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s "The Power of Love" mesmerizes with cinematic production and Holly Johnson’s operatic vocals, pairing love with spiritual undertones. Marvin Gaye’s "Sexual Healing" fuses funk grooves with...

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Singing David Bowie OLDIES

George Michael, Boy George, Culture Club, Rickie Lee Jones, Nina Hagen, Natalie Merchant, Dana Gillespie, Seu Jorge, Momus, Christopher Walken

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Happy Birthday Joan Baez. ‘Here’s To Joan’

This day (January 9, 1941), in Staten Island, New York, is born Joan Chandos Baez simply known as Joan Baez, an American folk singer and activist.Tracklist : 1 . It...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°528 – Vintage 90s Videos

Megadeth’s thrashy "Train of Consequences" critiques gambling’s dangers with biting riffs, while Siouxsie and the Banshees’ unexpectedly playful "O Baby" layers sunny melodies over eerie visuals. The Cult’s gritty "Star"...

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‘We Are Live’ N°2 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Julian Lennon’s "Too Late for Goodbyes" pairs heartbreak with upbeat 80s polish, bolstered by Toots Thielemans’ harmonica, while ELO’s "Last Train to London" bridges disco and pop with glossy strings...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°308 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

The text highlights standout tracks like The Kane Gang’s sleek mid-‘80s rendition of "Respect Yourself," and Bruce Springsteen’s punchy "Dancing in the Dark," blending introspection with high-energy production. Duran Duran...

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Buon compleanno Paolo Conte. ‘Conte Senza Contare’

This day (January 6, 1937), in Asti, Piedmont (Italy), is born Paolo Conte , an Italian singer, pianist, composer and lawyer.Tracklist : 1 . 50 Years of Azzurro (2018) 2 ....

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 52/52

How well do you know the music of Marianne Faithfull, George Michael, The Offspring, Blur, X Japan, Faith No More, Megadeth, Jamiroquai, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Smashing Pumpkins...

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We remember James Brown. ‘Mr. Feelgood’

This day (December 25, 2006), in Atlanta, Georgia, died James Brown, American singer, songwriter; one of the founding fathers of funk music.Tracklist : 1 . Sex Machine (1971)) 2 ....

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We remember Betty Wright. ‘It was All Wright Now’

This day (May 10, 2020), in Miami, Florida, died Bessie Regina Norris a.k.a Betty Wrighta Miami-based soul and R&B singer who will remein famous for hits such as Clean Up...

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South Asian New Music Videos – N°552

Featuring: Sidhu Moose Wala, Kriti Kashyap, Gurdeep Mehndi, Navaan Sandhu, Tulsi Kumar, Sajjan Adeeb, Jordan Sandhu, Khan Bhaini, Hustinder, Jyotsana Jawda, Nirvair Pannu, Danny Pandit, Happy Raikoti, R Nait, Yo...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°350 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Salt-N-Pepa, Kathy Sledge, The Isley Brothers, Bassomatic, Jeru The Damaja, Mary J. Blige, Buckshot Lefonque, P.M. Dawn, Gerald Levert, Funkdoobiest, Dru Hill,...

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