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Happy Birthday Benny Golson. ‘Along Came Benny’

This day (January 25, 1929), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is born Benny Golson,an American bebop & hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Take The A Train (2009) 2 ....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°104 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Jennifer Lopez keeps it real with "Jenny from the Block," blending Bronx pride with diamond-draped swagger, while Shakira’s "Hips Don’t Lie" bursts with global rhythms and undeniable movement. Madonna’s "Music"...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°408 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” stands tall with its Ray Charles-inspired hook and playful critique of materialism, while J Hus’s “Bouff Daddy” fuses...

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This week In Jazz Legends 04/52

Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues” showcases his inventive thumb-picked technique and octave work, supported by Tommy Flanagan’s piano and Percy Heath’s bass, while Benny Golson’s take on “Take The A...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°535 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Zutons’ "Pressure Point" merges chaotic energy and sax-infused grooves, its anxious vibe elevated by quirky production. Kings of Leon bring raw...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°103 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mantronix’s "Got to Have Your Love" blends R&B with house, a shift from their early electro-hip-hop, peaking at #4 on the UK...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°316 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tori Amos captivates with "Cornflake Girl," blending catchy piano melodies and biting themes of betrayal; PJ Harvey's "The Wind" haunts with stark...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°102 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Matthew Wilder’s “Break My Stride” defied setbacks with its reggae-synth groove, while Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” merged New...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 04/52

INXS’s "Need You Tonight" oozes late-’80s sensuality with its hypnotic groove, while Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" balances synthpop shine with existential angst. Prince's soaring "Purple...

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Good Vibes

From Lionel Hampton’s vibrant rhythms to Gary Burton’s four-mallet revolution, the vibraphone’s metallic pulse echoes through the jazz world. Bobby Hutcherson and Milt Jackson further sculpt its emotional depth and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°320 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Eddie Amador’s “Rise” delivers late ’90s house vibes with steady beats and spiritual undertones, climbing to #19 on the UK Singles Chart,...

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A&M publish Sting’s third album : ‘The Soul Cages’ featuring ‘All This Time’ (1991)

Sting's 'The Soul Cages' is his third studio album dedicated to his recently deceased father and released on January 22, 1991 by A&M.Track Listing : 1.Island Of Souls (Sting) -...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°300 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Erasure’s "Breathe" elegantly balances vintage synth-pop with subtle maturity, while Kelly Clarkson’s "Behind These Hazel Eyes" delivers raw emotion through pop-rock punch....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°317 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock’s “Get on the Dance Floor” hits hard with late-’80s club energy, sampling The Jacksons and Black...

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‘We Are Live’ N°6 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The page touches on standout tracks across decades: The Doobie Brothers' "What A Fool Believes" captures '70s soft rock with Michael McDonald’s...

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Animated New Music Videos – N°133

Yoasobi’s "Undead" blends kick and synths for anime-inspired sound. Starset’s "Dark Things" merges rock and electronics. Black Country, New Road experiments with post-rock on "Happy Birthday," continuing without Isaac Wood.Each...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 03/52

UB40’s “Food for Thought” hits hard with its raw critique of inequality, pairing melancholy A minor chords with reggae rhythms, while Queen's "I Want to Break Free" shines as a...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°297 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The write-up weaves through The Rolling Stones' emotional "Out of Tears," Bernard Butler’s introspective "Stay," and Erasure’s shimmering "I Love Saturday." Cher’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°88 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of New Order’s quirky “1963” pairs buoyant beats with dark JFK-inspired satire, while Ace of Base’s “Living in Danger” blends breezy pop hooks...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°519 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of K2 Family’s "Bouncing Flow" captures early 2000s UK garage grit with jittery beats, while More Fire Crew’s grime-infused "Oi!" bursts with raw...

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