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Ray Charles records in New-York ‘The Genius of Ray Charles’ (1959)

'The Genius of Ray Charles' is his sixth studio album mixing big band songs with string-backed ballads, recorded on May 6 and June 23, 1959 and released in October 1959...

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Miles Davis starts the recording of ‘Miles Ahead’ with Gil Evans (1957)

Miles Davis' 'Miles Ahead' is his first collaboration with Gil Evans after the' Birth of the Cool' sessions, recorded on May 6, 10, 23, 27 and August 22, 1957 and...

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Arturo Sandoval releases ‘Trumpet Evolution’ (2003)

Arturo Sandoval's 'Trumpet Evolution' is an album ('a journey through the great trumpeters from jazz's and orchestral music's past') released on May 6, 2003 by Crescent Moon/Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Dipper...

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Paul Simon releases his second solo album : ‘There Goes Rhymin’ Simon’ featuring ‘Kodachrome’ (1973)

Paul Simon's 'There Goes Rhymin' Simon' feat. 'Kodachrome' is his second solo studio album released on May 5, 1973 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Kodachrome (Paul Simon) - 03:32 . 2.Tenderness...

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Reunited Cream start the recording of ‘Royal Albert Hall London’ (2005)

Cream's 'Royal Albert Hall London' is the live album of their reunion recorded on May 2, 3, 5and 6, 2005 and released on October 4, 2005 By Reprise.Track Listing :...

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Me:nu Du Jour May 2 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Santana, Joe Satriani, Barbra Streisand, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Stone Roses, The Cure, Pearl Jam, New Order, Jackie McLean We Celebrate Engelbert...

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This week In Soul Artists 17/52

The Neville Brothers, James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, Narada Michael Walden, The Brothers Johnson, George Benson, Zapp Band, The Temptations, Luther Vandross, Billy Paul, Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton

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We remember Count Basie. ‘For The Count’

This day (April 26, 1984), in Hollywood, Florida, died William 'Count' Basie a.k.a Count Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan,Tony Bennett,George...

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Ella Fitzgerad records ‘Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert’ produced by Norman Granz (1958)

Ella Fitzgerad's 'Ella in Rome: The Birthday Concert' is a live album recorded on April 25, 1958 with a trio led by Lou Levy and released in 1988 by Verve.Track...

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Me:nu Du Jour Apr.24 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Janet Jackson, Tom Petty, Gnarls Barkley, Muddy Waters, Joshua Redman, Mavis Staples, Bill Evans, Jim Hall, McCoy Tyner We Celebrate Barbra Streisand, Snarky Puppy,...

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We remember Otis Spann. ‘Sketches Of Spann’

This day ( April 24, 1970), in Chicago, Illinois, died Otis Spann, an American blues musician.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, Willy Dixon et al – Bye...

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The Rolling Stones release their ninth album : ‘Sticky Fingers’ featuring ‘Brown Sugar’ (1971)

The The Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' feat. 'Brown Sugar' is their ninth British studio album produced by Jimmy Miller and released on April 23, 1971 by The Rolling Stones Records.Track...

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Michael Bublé publishes his eighth album : ‘To Be Loved’ (2013)

Michael Bublé's 'To Be Loved' is his eighth studio album produced by Bob Rock and released on April 22, 2013 by 143 / Reprise Track Listing : 1.You Make Me...

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American Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°506

Blac Youngsta’s "Snake" brings GT—aka BTS—into a stark landscape of betrayal and vigilance, riding a sparse beat that leans more venom than redemption. His delivery remains sharp and transactional, reflecting...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°494

Maroon 5 and Lisa link up on "Priceless," with Levine’s falsetto riding glossy pop while Lisa cuts through with sharp, slick delivery. Selena Gomez keeps it cool on "Talk," sampling...

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American Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°504

Ken Carson’s *Lord of Chaos* opens his fourth album with distorted 808s, synths, and chaos-driven visuals, declaring supremacy through occult-tinged bars. Benny Soliven’s *On Time* pairs West Coast melodies with...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°145 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Brothers Johnson, Kiki Dee, Michael Jackson, Imagination, Sharon Redd, Fun Boy Three, Toto, Culture Club, The Selecter, Kim Wilde, Blondie, Tracey...

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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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American Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°497

YoungBoy’s "5 Night" blends intensity with brooding beats. Future’s "Lil Demon" mixes menace and ambition. Fridayy and Meek Mill unite on "Proud Of Me," blending R&B and hip-hop. G Herbo’s...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°481

mgk’s "Your Name Forever" pays tribute to snowboarder Luke "The Dingo" Trembath, weaving grief and camaraderie into a heartfelt track. Yungblud’s "Hello Heaven, Hello" stretches nine minutes, introducing orchestral elements...

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