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Singing Sade

Sade's timeless tracks inspire distinct interpretations here. Emmanuel Nwamadi’s heartfelt twist of “The Sweetest Taboo” balances sincerity with vocal depth, while Ane Brun’s “By Your Side” strips it down to...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°311 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

From Björk's haunting "Possibly Maybe" and Radiohead's reflective "No Surprises" to Depeche Mode's intense "In Your Room," the contrast between subtlety and raw emotion is striking. The Sugarcubes’ "Hit" blends...

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Happy Birthday Sade Adu. ‘Much Adu About Love Thing’

This day (January 16, 1959), in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, is born Helen Folasade Adu known as Sade Adu or simply Sade an English singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the British...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°310 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Zapp’s funky “It Doesn’t Really Matter” flaunts Roger Troutman’s talk box magic, while ABBA’s synth-laced “Under Attack” hints at their curtain call....

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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°90 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Basia’s jazz-pop gem "Drunk on Love" stands out with scat vocals and Latin rhythms, reigning on dance charts in 1995. The Corrs deliver sharp wit in the folk-infused "I Never...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°107 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tom Grennan’s gritty "Found What I’ve Been Looking For" blends raw vocals with pop-rock vibes, its FIFA 18 feature adding cultural weight....

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John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat release their collaboration album : ‘Hooker ‘n Heat’ (1971)

'Hooker 'n Heat' by John Lee Hooker & Canned Heat is a double album (the last to feature Alan Wilson) released on January 15, 1971 by Liberty / Elektra. Track...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 02/52

Jimmy Page, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Rush, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Primus, Tool, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age

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Singing Foo Fighters

Florence + The Machine, Luiza Possi, Lyla & Javi , Boyce Avenue, Stereoknob, Robyn Adele Anderson, Falling Flowers, Shide, The Warning, Prince, Joyland, Paul Potts

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°295 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Robbie Williams’ "Misunderstood" shines with its emotional depth and connection to *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason*, balancing regret and reflection, while Westlife’s "Flying Without Wings" delivers sweeping sentimentality with...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°81 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Mike Oldfield’s whimsical "Blue Peter" sails with nautical charm and jaunty melodies, while Duran Duran’s "The Wild Boys" explodes with dystopian energy and layered synths. Sting’s "Russians" reflects Cold War...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°313 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Genesis blends humor and blues with "I Can't Dance," poking fun at masculinity norms via stripped-back vibes and a playful video featuring Phil Collins' iconic moves. Robin S’s "Show Me...

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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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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 02/52

Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo, Tania Maria, Hiromi, Michel Legrand, Ben Sidran, Marcus Roberts, Dave Grusin, Bill Evans, Alice Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Tommy Flanagan, Big Tiny Little

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We remember Teddy Pendergrass. ‘For Every Lady, Teddy’

This day ( January 13, 2010), in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, died Theodore DeReese Teddy Pendergrass, an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . Lady 2 . Close The Door...

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We remember Michael Brecker. ‘Ace Brecker’

This day (January 13, 2007), in New York City, New York, died Michael Brecker, an American jazz saxophonist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (2003)...

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Southern Gospel

Pioneers like James D. Vaughan and Virgil O. Stamps etch their legacy in timeless songbooks, infusing faith with melodic purpose. Not merely melodies, but harmonies emerging from a synergy of...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 02/52

Donald Fagen, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, The Police, Queen, Shirley Bassey, Nina Hagen, Iron Maiden, Lou Reed, David Bowie

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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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