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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°95 – Vintage 80s

Five Star’s “System Addict” sparkles with slick production and '80s choreography, while Chaka Khan’s “I Feel for You” electrifies with Stevie Wonder's harmonica and Melle Mel’s rap flair. Bronski Beat's...

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‘We Are Live’ N°124 – 2010s Music Videos

Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks” hides a dark, unsettling story beneath its sunny indie-pop melody, while The 1975’s funky “Ugh!” mixes humor with raw introspection about addiction. Kelly Clarkson’s...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 01/52

How well do you know the music of Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams, D'Angelo & David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty & Cyril Neville, Dave Matthews & Trey Anastasio, Peter Gabriel, Natalie...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°405 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s “Boa Me,” featuring Ed Sheeran and Mugeez, stands out with its Afrobeat and highlife fusion, sung partly in Twi and rooted in unity, while J Hus’s “Did You...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°470 – Vintage 80s Videos

Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley’s heartfelt "Thanks For My Child" spotlights single motherhood with raw emotion and grace, while Erasure’s "A Little Respect" balances vulnerability and synth-pop flair, becoming an LGBTQ+ anthem....

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This week In Jazz Legends 01/52

How well do you know the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Carter Organ Trio, Chris Potter, Michel Petrucciani, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Art Blakey ＆ The Jazz Messengers,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°93 – Vintage 2000s Videos

Diddy’s "Come to Me" blended hip-hop swagger with R&B polish, climbing to Billboard’s top 10 with Nicole Scherzinger's sultry presence. Kylie Minogue’s "Slow" wowed with its pared-back electro-pop pulse, while...

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Harvest publish Syd Barrett’s debut solo album : ‘The Madcap Laughs’ (1970)

Syd Barrett's 'The Madcap Laughs' is his debut solo album released on January 3, 1970 by HarvestTrack Listing : 1.Terrapin (Syd Barrett) - 05:04 . 2.No Good Trying (Syd Barrett)...

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Vintage Music Charts — December 2025 Top 20 (29 Genres)

December’s charts are propelled by a strong wave of comebacks, as legacy tracks surge back into focus through tours, remixes, anniversaries, and viral circulation. Incognito, Oasis, Linkin Park, and The...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 01/52

How well do you know the music of Donna Grantis, John McLaughlin, George Benson, Peter Frampton, Audley Freed, Lucky Peterson, Zakk Wylde , Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Page, Joe...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°302 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Bananarama’s "Cheers Then" stands out as a melancholy departure from their buoyant style, while Japan’s "Visions of China" fuses electronic textures with Asian influences. INXS nails an upbeat vibe with...

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Bobby Bland releases his debut album : ‘Two Steps from the Blues’ (1961)

Bobby Bland's 'Two Steps from the Blues' is his debut album released on January 1, 1961 by Duke.Track Listing : 1.Two Steps From The Blues (Deadric Malone, John Riley Brown)...

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Sire publish David Byrne’s ‘The Catherine Wheel,’ a musical score commissioned by Twyla Tharp (1981)

David Byrne's 'The Catherine Wheel' is a musical score commissioned by Twyla Tharp for her dance project and released in December 1981 by Sire.Track Listing : 1.His Wife Refused (David...

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Grateful Dead are back in San Francisco (1984)

December 29, 1984 - Grateful Dead, who did play here just last year, are back at Civic Auditorium in San Francisco More Info

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Ray Charles records ‘Genius + Soul = Jazz,’ an album arranged by Quincy Jones for Impulse! (1960)

Ray Charles' 'Genius + Soul = Jazz' is an album arranged by Quincy Jones, recorded on December 26–27, 1960 with members of The Count Basie Band and released in March...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 51/52

How well do you know the music of Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Christina Aguilera, Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Pearl Jam, The Black Crowes, Joe Cocker, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Alicia...

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Canzoni Siciliane

Through the sonorous backdrop of mandolins, accordions, and friscalettus, Sicilian folk music paints a vibrant portrait of the past and present. From the bustling streets of Palermo to the rustic...

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On TV today, W. C. Handy and many more with Ed Sullivan (1949)

December 18, 1949 - you do not want to miss jazz legend W. C. Handy and his "St. Louis Blues" and many other guests at "Toast of the Town" hosted...

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David Bowie releases his fourth album : ‘Hunky Dory’ featuring ‘Changes,’ ‘Life on Mars?’ and ‘Queen Bitch’ (1971)

David Bowie's 'Hunky Dory' feat. 'Life on Mars' is his fourth studio album released on December 17, 1971 by RCA Records.Track Listing : 1.Changes (David Bowie) - 03:37 . 2.Oh!...

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‘We Are Live’ N°118 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Chris De Burgh, Snowy White, Queen, The Damned, Bobby McFerrin, The Flying Pickets, The Jeff Healey Band, Gillan, Gloria Gaynor, The Party...

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