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Hip-Hop & Soul N°314 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Damian Marley, Little Jackie, Plies, Heather Small, Beenie Man, Solange, Keri Hilson, Wiley, Lloyd Banks, Faith Evans, Lumidee, Javine ? Take our...

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We remember Aretha Franklin. ‘Long Live The Queen, she lives forever’

This day (August 16, 2018), in Detroit, died Aretha Franklin a.k.a. the Queen of Soul, American Soul singer.Tracklist : 1 . You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman (Kennedy...

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We remember Elvis Presley. ‘King Singer’

This day (August 16, 1977), in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., died Elvis Aaron Presley simply known as Elvis Presley and even 'the King' , an American singer and actor. Tracklist :...

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This week In Jazz Legends 33/52 (special collaborations)

How well do you know the music of Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros, Wynton Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, Charlie Haden, Kenny Barron, Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry, Mel Torme, George Shearing, Herbie...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 33/52

How well do you know the music of The Cranberries, Aerosmith, The Smashing Pumpkins, Eels, PJ Harvey, Pixies, Garbage, Green Day, Veruca Salt, Peter Gabriel, Michael Jackson, Salt~N~Pepa ? Take...

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Atlantic publish Roberta Flack’s second album : ‘Chapter Two’ (1970)

Roberta Flack's 'Chapter Two' is her second album, released on August 12, 1970 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Reverend Lee (Gene Mcdaniels) - 04:31 . 2.Do What You Gotta Do (Jimmy...

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Warner Bros. publish ‘UFO Tofu,’ Béla Fleck & the Flecktones’ third album (1992)

UFO Tofu' by Béla Fleck & the Flecktones is their third album released on August 11, 1992 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.The West County (Béla Fleck) - 04:30 ....

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Live at Mister Kelly’s’ in Chicago with the Lou Levy Trio (1958)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Live at Mister Kelly's' is an album recorded on August 10, 1958 in Chicago and released in 2007 by Verve.Track listing : 1.Your Red Wagon (Gene de Paul,...

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New Music Videos (African) – N°524

"Koko" by Yacou B OG blends trap rhythms with Malian rap, featuring swift rhymes and heavy bass. From Bamako, he is known for tracks like "Nan Nôgôlanne" and "No Stop,"...

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South Asian New Music Videos – N°521

"MF Gabhru" by Karan Aujla from "Pop Culture," produced by Ikky, mixes Punjabi and hip-hop. "Pritam - Aavan Jaavan" with Arijit Singh and Nikhita Gandhi from *War 2* has lyrics...

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Coupé-Décalé vs Zouglou

Let's take a journey into the rhythmic landscapes of Zouglou and Coupé-Décalé. From the socially charged messages of Magic System to the flamboyant footwork of Douk Saga and DJ Jacob,...

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Dubbing With The King

Jamaican Dub illuminates the twilight of the 1960s with sonic alchemy, wrapping reggae in reverb and echo while instrumental remixes serve as the backbone. Dub pioneers like King Tubby and...

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New Music Videos (Ladies Only) – N°520

Faouzia’s “Unethical” is produced by Arthur Besna and blends pop, R&B, and soul. Charlotte Dipanda and Tayc team up on “Dis-moi,” with lyrics from Bamenda and Cocody, produced by Jal...

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Happy Birthday Terri Lyne Carrington. ‘Love Lyne’

This day (August 4, 1965), in Medford, Massachusetts, is born Terri Lyne Carrington, a jazz drummer and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Social Science - Trapped In The American Dream,...

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Me:nu Du Jour – July 30 in Music (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Chic, Strokes, Bruce Springsteen, Sublime, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Hüsker Dü, Steely Dan We Celebrate Kate Bush, Buddy Guy, Paul...

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This week In Jazz Legends 30/52

How well do you know the music of Sonny Rollins, Frank Foster, John Faddis, Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell, VSOP II, Laurindo Almeida, Johnny Griffin, Herbie Hancock, Santana, Gil Evans, Rahsaan...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°561 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of How well do you know the music of Yosh, Nightcrawlers, Sonic Surfers, Lionrock, Zion Train, Shut Up And Dance, The Grid, Danny...

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New Music Videos (Latin) – N°519

“Cartier” by El Bogueto opens his 2025 album with reggaeton mexa, pledging luxury and earnings as tokens of love. A Candela Music signee, he’s collaborated with Uzielito Mix, Yeri Mua,...

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Me:nu Du Jour – July 23 in Music (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Solomon Burke, The Supremes, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Moody Blues, Fiona Apple, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Roland Kirk, Super Furry Animals...

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New Music Videos (African) – N°518

Bien’s "All My Enemies Are Suffering" blends afropop, Afro R&B, and gengetone with lyrical triumph. Sheebah Karungi’s "Somebody" leans into bongo flava. Mr Eazi returns with mellow Afrobeats on "Corny."...

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