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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 07/52

Jamiroquai’s "Cosmic Girl" blends disco-funk revival with '90s electronic flair, boasting syncopated rhythms and galactic-inspired lyrics, though its mechanical edge may feel rigid. Critics like Caroline Sullivan liken its harmonies...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 07/52

Omar Sosa’s Moody Jazz Café performance fused Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, blending traditional influences with electronic effects. His use of piano, Fender Rhodes, and keyboards created textured, dynamic compositions...

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Arista publish ‘Whitney Houston,’ her eponymous debut album featuring ‘You Give Good Love,’ ‘Saving All My Love for You’ and ‘How Will I Know’ (1985)

'Whitney Houston' feat. '"Saving All My Love for You' and 'How Will I Know' is her self-titled debut album released on February 14, 1985 by Arista.Track Listing : 1.You Give...

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Singing With Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel’s "Washing of the Water" gets an understated touch from Coldplay’s Chris Martin, merging emotional restraint with spiritual depth. Kate Bush and Gabriel’s duet "Another Day" channels post-breakup longing,...

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This week In Singing Ladies 07/52

Sarah Vaughan’s "Send In The Clowns," from her 1981 album, highlights her vocal depth, turning Sondheim’s poignant lyrics into an intimate experience. Katie Melua’s "Spider’s Web" blends subtle guitar work...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 07/52

Bob Dylan’s "Knockin' on Heaven’s Door" stands out with its minimalist lyrics on mortality, becoming a timeless, adaptable classic reinterpreted by over 150 artists, including Guns N’ Roses and Eric...

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Singing With Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow and Grace Potter’s acoustic “New Kid In Town” honors Glenn Frey with raw, stripped-back harmonies, reflecting the Eagles’ original while staying reverent. Kid Rock and Crow’s “Picture” brings...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and earning 9x platinum certification. Its hypnotic groove, simple...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between homage and cultural reinterpretation. Buddy's sharp solos and...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass and Steve Gadd’s subtle drumming anchoring restrained improvisation....

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 06/52

Carole King’s "You’ve Got a Friend" from *Tapestry* is a heartfelt expression of unwavering support, with an unadorned intimacy that earned her a Grammy, while James Taylor’s smoother take topped...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 8 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Michael Bublé, Ben Harper, Television, Pat Metheny, Gil Scott-Heron, Frank Sinatra, Frank Gambale, Jimmy Smith We Celebrate Jimmy Smith, Anderson .Paak We Watch Tony...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 06/52

Amy Winehouse’s "Love Is a Losing Game" is a minimalist heartbreak ballad from *Back to Black*, where her smoky vocals shine against sparse production, earning it an Ivor Novello Award....

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Grands Ensembles Africains

In the '60s and '70s, Francophone West African big bands like Bembeya Jazz and Rail Band dominated the music scene. Their fusion of traditional and Western instruments created rich textures...

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This week In Jazz Legends 06/52

Ben Harper’s "Whipping Boy" blends blues and folk elements in his 1994 debut, "Welcome to the Cruel World," maintaining a restrained charm that invites reflection. Whitney Houston's "It’s Not Right...

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This week In Singing Ladies 06/52

From Pink Floyd’s "Comfortably Numb," blending David Gilmour’s guitar brilliance with Roger Waters’ poignant lyrics, to Europe’s "The Final Countdown" and its iconic keyboard riff, these tracks highlight defining musical...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 5 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Sade, Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, Bryan Ferry, Cream, Bee Gees, Lenny Kravitz, Nick Cave, Wayne Shorter We Celebrate Al Kooper, Bobby Brown, Kevin Gates...

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Bob Seger takes the Silver Bullet Band to Tampa (2015)

February 5, 2015 - Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band's "Ride Out Tour" stops at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fl

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This week In Male Balladeers 05/52

Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder’s stripped-back cover of "Throw Your Arms Around Me" conveys fragility with raw harmonies, while Steppenwolf’s snarling 1968 take on "Hoochie Coochie Man" transforms the blues...

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This week In Soul Artists 05/52

From Luther Vandross’s heartfelt take on “The Impossible Dream” blending Broadway flair with R&B nuance to Al Green’s timeless “Let’s Stay Together,” the text highlights standout interpretations. Prince’s sultry ballad...

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