Nation Of Language

Now Makossa Makossa

With melodic guitars, brass sections, keyboards, and jazz-like exuberance, Makossa weaves a tapestry of complex polyrhythms and call-and-response vocals. The lyrics, sung in various languages including French, touch on themes...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°393 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Juliette & The Licks, Less Than Jake, The Cure, Porcupine Tree, P.O.D., Imogen Heap, Robert Plant, The Maccabees, Maximo Park, Kelly Osbourne, Nightwish, Turbonegro

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New Music Videos (African) – N°501

“FOLOMiANA” sees Chriss Eazy, Kevin Kade, and The Ben blend Afrobeat with Kinyarwanda finesse. Chella’s “My Darling” weaves Igbo grief into groove. Jay Melody and Alikiba team on “Nishalowa,” a...

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Mbaqanga

As the sonic evolution unfolds, mbaqanga embraces regional hues, stretching from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal. The Soul Brothers and the Makgona Tsohle Band infuse diverse artistry into rhythmic unity, while Miriam...

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Swahili Rap

Bongo Flava, a musical concoction of urban soundscapes and global beats, emerges from the vibrant streets of Dar es Salaam. Artists like Ali Kiba, Diamond Platnumz, Lady Jaydee, and Juma...

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New Music Videos (African) – N°497

Shallipopi and Burna Boy rework "Laho II" into a Benin-rooted plea for strength. Jah Prayzah’s "Kuno" folds ancestry into lullaby-toned Shona rhythms with daughter Kayla. Matata and Bien mix Gengetone...

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New Music Videos (Ladies Only) – N°498

Lara Fabian’s "Je Suis De Toi" reflects on family ties with sparse piano and strings, while Sydnie Christmas revisits "We’ll Meet Again," blending nostalgia with wartime memories. Waterhouse’s "On This...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ New Music Videos – N°675

Werenoi and GIMS team up on "Piano," layering afrobeat rhythms with smooth refrains, while Original Koffee’s "KOFFEE," produced by Marquis Abrahams and Carleene Samuels, marks her return with crisp patois...

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Global Hip Hop New Music Videos – N°505

Skeng and Tommy Lee Sparta deliver menace in "Rose & Wreath," while Govana and Tarrus Riley blend dancehall and reggae on "Special Times." Paris-based Bouss dissects suburban hardship, and Ninho...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ New Music Videos – N°714

LIT Killah leans into trap-laced intimacy on “Fiamore,” while Malcolm Todd’s “Chest Pain (I Love)” uses strings and percussive jolts to map post-breakup heartache. Sabrina Claudio returns with the subdued...

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Blue Note publish ‘I Can See Your House from Here’ by John Scofield & Pat Metheny (1994)

'I Can See Your House from Here' by John Scofield & Pat Metheny is an album recorded in New-York and released on April 5, 1994 by Blue Note Records.Track Listing...

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Suzanne Vega releases ‘Solitude Standing’ featuring ‘Tom’s Diner’ and ‘Luka’ (1987)

Suzanne Vega's 'Solitude Standing' feat. 'Tom's Diner' is her second (and most sold) studio album released on April 1, 1987 by A&M.1 . Tom's Diner 2 . Luka 3 ....

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New Music Videos (Latin) – N°492

Eladio Carrión and Peso Pluma team up on “Tiffany,” blending Latin trap with corridos tumbados. Bad Bunny reworks his album with Puerto Rican folk instruments for NPR’s Tiny Desk. Las...

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Asian Pop New Music Videos – N°491

“Like Jennie” combines baile funk and phonk for a stark rap performance by JENNIE, co-produced by Diplo and written with Zico. LISA debuts “Thunder” and “Fxck Up the World” during...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°487

Ciara’s “Ecstasy” blends sensual tension with sleek choreography, while Miley Cyrus turns apocalypse into pop fantasy backed by members of Alvvays. Laufey returns with “Silver Lining,” spinning romantic ambiguity through...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°136 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of UB40, Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force, Matthew Wilder, Bobby Brown, Sinitta, Bruce Willis, Shannon, A Guy Called Gerald, Aretha Franklin, J....

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°365 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mark Morrison, LL Cool J, Portrait, Rebel MC, The Aloof, Teddy Riley & Tammy Lucas, Ice Cube, Da Lench Mob, Shaggy, Beats...

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New Music Videos (Ladies Only) – N°488

Jennie trades restraint for fire in “Start A War [Live],” while Kali Uchis shifts through weather metaphors on “Sunshine & Rain.” Shkodra Elektronike wins Festivali i Këngës with “Zjerm,” and...

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American Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°502

“Man of the Year” showcases Brooklyn rapper Khantrast blending boom bap and jazz influences while reflecting on ambition with sharp lyricism. In “Nightmares,” Mozzy and Lil Poppa deliver raw verses...

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New Music Videos (Latin) – N°489

Ozuna's "La Nena" blends reggaeton and Latin pop in a story of desire. Jay Wheeler’s "Abrázame Fuerte" reflects on his car accident. Yahir Saldivar continues his "Jefe" series rooted in...

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