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We remember Chick Corea. ‘Hot Chick’

This day (February 9, 2021), in Tampa Bay, Florida, died Armando Anthony Corea a.k.a Chick Corea, an American jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Spain (2018) 2 ....

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This week In Soul Artists 06/52

Whitney Houston’s "You Give Good Love" introduced her voice with a restrained elegance, aiming for niche resonance while hinting at her potential; charting high on the Billboard Hot 100 and...

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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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Hip-Hop & Soul N°410 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe" shines with chaotic, stripped-down beats and divisive energy, featuring rapid-fire lyrics and a theatrical music video by Hype...

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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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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°542 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Colin MacIntyre’s Mull Historical Society blends nostalgia and loss in the indie-pop gem "Watching Xanadu," while Arab Strap’s "Love Detective" delivers raw...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°112 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" kicks off with punchy synths, capturing the reckless fun of late-2000s dancefloors, while Kylie Minogue’s "Wow" brings glittery...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 06/52

Gary Moore's "GM Shreds" flaunts blazing alternate picking, legato runs, and emotive string bends, showcasing his mastery over blues, rock, and metal. While the solos channel classics like "The Loner"...

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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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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°10 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Jam’s "Absolute Beginners" blends mod revival with introspection, while The Smiths’ "Shoplifters of the World Unite" pairs Morrissey’s wit with Marr’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°325 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Offspring’s “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” mixes punk energy with sharp satire on cultural appropriation, while Joan Osborne’s “One of...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°242 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Snoop Dogg’s "Gin and Juice" mixes laid-back G-funk vibes with sly rebellion, while Tupac’s haunting "Hail Mary" delves into faith and mortality...

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We remember Gary Moore. ‘The Moore’s Law’

This day (February 6, 2011), in Estepona, Spain, died Robert William Gary Moore, a Northern Irish blues rock guitarist and singer .Tracklist : 1 . w/ Albert King - Stormy...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°718 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Justin Bieber’s "Confident," featuring Chance the Rapper, capped off his "Music Mondays" campaign with a slick R&B experiment. Released in 2013 as...

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‘We Are Live’ N°12 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The page features standout tracks across genres and eras, from The Strokes’ raw indie burst “The Modern Age” with its taut guitars...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°327 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Inner City’s "Do Ya" mixes techno with jazz-swing vibes, hitting #44 in the UK and #5 on US Dance charts, while Rozalla’s...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 05/52

Kiss’s "War Machine" snarls with heavy riffs and ominous lyrics, while Iron Maiden’s "Aces High" channels WWII dogfights with galloping energy. Van Halen’s "Don’t Tell Me" brims with tension and...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°478 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Swans Way’s theatrical "Soul Train" blends smooth vocals with jazzy flair, while Simple Minds’ "Speed Your Love to Me" surges with raw...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°308 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Joss Stone’s “Fell In Love With A Boy” reimagines the White Stripes’ hit with sultry soul, while P.O.D.’s “Alive” blends nu-metal energy...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°8 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Coldplay’s "Fix You" tugs at raw grief with its soaring crescendos and Chris Martin’s heartfelt promise to heal, while Adele’s "Hometown Glory"...

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