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We Remember Lightnin’ Hopkins. ‘Mojo Handed’

This day (January 30, 1982), in Houston, Texas, died Sam John ‘Lightnin' Hopkins, an American country blues singer and guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . What'd I Say (1970) 2 . Gowing...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°107 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Eddy Grant’s "Gimme Hope Jo'anna" pairs reggae grooves with a critique of apartheid, while Kool Moe Dee goes bold with the pointed...

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

Aretha Franklin’s gritty "Chain of Fools" opens with Joe South’s hypnotic guitar, amplifying her commanding vocals, while Wilson Pickett’s "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" transforms Solomon Burke’s anthem into a...

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We Remember Professor Longhair

January 30, 1980 - Mr.Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd better known as Professor Longhair, New Orleans blues singer and pianist passed away aged 94. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . Big...

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Sonny Rollins begins the recording of the album ‘The Bridge’ (1962)

Sonny Rollins' 'The Bridge' is an album recorded on January 30, February 13 & 14, 1962 and released In 1962 by Bluebird/RCA, three years after his unexpected early retirement in...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky “Your Heart Is As Black As Night” lets...

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‘We Are Live’ N°9 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Maroon 5’s “Harder to Breathe” bursts with intensity, blending rock aggression and funk hooks, while Biffy Clyro’s “Who’s Got a Match?” packs...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°666 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of David Guetta’s "Play Hard" electrifies with Akon and Ne-Yo’s vocals over Alice Deejay’s "Better Off Alone" sample, while Passion Pit’s "The Reeling"...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°319 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of R.E.M.'s "Stand" brings quirky absurdity to a catchy pop-rock tune, while Swing Out Sister's "Surrender" radiates polished jazz-pop finesse with vibrant trumpet...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°494

GloRilla and Latto bring raw energy to "Procedure," backed by a video inspired by "Set It Off." G Herbo drops "Went Legit" with his signature rapid flow, while Nahir and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°324 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sarah Cracknell’s haunting vocals shine in “The Journey Continues,” blending classical flourishes with electronic beats, while Paul Oakenfold’s “Bullet in the Gun”...

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XL Recordings publish ‘Vampire Weekend’ their eponymous debut album (2008)

'Vampire Weekend' is their debut studio album released on January 29, 2008 by XL Recordings. Track Listing : 1.To Kill A Mockingbird, Pt. 1 (Elmer Bernstein) - 03:10 . 2.To...

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ABC Dunhill publish ‘Steppenwolf’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Born to Be Wild’ and ‘The Pusher’ (1968)

'Steppenwolf' feat. Feat. 'Born to Be Wild' and 'The Pusher' is their eponymous first studio album, released in January 1968 on ABC Dunhill Records.Track Listing : 1.Sookie Sookie (Don Covay,...

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Eric Burdon releases his tenth album : ‘Til Your River Runs Dry’ (2013)

Eric Burdon's 'Til Your River Runs Dry' is his tenth album as a solo artist (his first of largely original material since 2004) released on January 29, 2013 by ABKCO...

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We remember Willie Dixon. ‘Hoochie Coochie Dixon’

This day (January 29, 1992), in Burbank, California, died William James 'Willie' Dixon, an American blues musician and prolific songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . I Am The Blues (1984) 2 ....

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Mediterranean Polyphonies

As the echoes of the Middle Ages fade into modern experiments, artists like Iso and Tenores di Bitti hold on to ancient roots with a touch of contemporary flair. From...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 04/52

Bob Dylan’s timeless “Make You Feel My Love,” reworked by Adele on *19*, balances raw devotion with her signature polish. D’Angelo’s sultry “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” channels Prince’s energy,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°323 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ultra Naté’s "Show Me" shines as a '90s house gem with producers like Soulshock and remixes by Masters at Work adding flair,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°95 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of New Order’s quirky "Fine Time" captures late '80s acid house vibes with its hypnotic loops and playful sheep noises, while Cocteau Twins’...

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Happy Birthday Maluma

January 28, 1994 - Colombian singer, Juan Luis Londoño Arias simply known as Maluma is 29. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Felices los 4 2 . Corazón (w/ Nego...

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