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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°312 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Public Enemy’s electrifying "Bring the Noise" roars with political energy, while Whitney Houston’s high-octane "So Emotional" blends pop and rock intensity. Madonna’s "Angel" charms with its effervescence, and Fine Young...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 02/52

How well do you know the music of Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo, Tania Maria, Hiromi, Michel Legrand, Ben Sidran, Marcus Roberts, Dave Grusin, Bill Evans, Alice Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Tommy...

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Aretha Franklin records ‘Amazing Grace,’ a live album for Atlantic (1972)

Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' is a live album (& the biggest selling live gospel album of all time) recorded on January 13 & 14, 1972 and released on June 01,...

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The Beatles release their tenth album : ‘Yellow Submarine’ featuring ‘All You Need Is Love’ (1969)

The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' feat. 'All You Need Is Love' is their tenth studio album released in the United States on January 13, 1969 and featuring six songs by The...

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We remember Donny Hathaway. ‘Donny, A Song For You’

This day (January 13, 1979), in New York City, died Donny Edward Hathaway, an American soul singer-songwriter and musician.Tracklist : 1 . The Ghetto 2 . w/ Roberta Flack –...

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Johnny Cash records ‘At Folsom Prison’ a live album for Columbia Records (1968)

Johnny Cash's 'At Folsom Prison' is a live album (his 27th overall) recorded at Folsom State Prison on January 13, 1968 and released in May 1968 by Columbia Records.Track Listing...

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We remember Michael Brecker. ‘Ace Brecker’

This day (January 13, 2007), in New York City, New York, died Michael Brecker, an American jazz saxophonist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (2003)...

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Weather Report record their first live album : ‘Live in Tokyo’ at Shibuya Kokaido Hall in Tokyo (1972)

Weather Report's 'Live in Tokyo' is their third (and first live) album recorded on January 13, 1972 at Shibuya Kokaido Hall and released the same year by Columbia.Track Listing :...

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Mike Stern releases ‘These Times,’ an album recorded with Richard Bona, Vinnie Colaiuta and Kenny Garrett (2004)

Mike Stern's 'These Times' is an album recorded with Richard Bona, Vinnie Colaiuta and Kenny Garrett and released on January 13, 2004 by ESC Records.Track Listing : 1.Chatter (Mike Stern)...

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Lester Young records ‘Pres and Teddy’ with the Teddy Wilson Quartet for Verve (1956)

Lester Young's 'Pres and Teddy' is an album recorded on January 13, 1956 with the Teddy Wilson Quartet and released In April 1959 by Verve. Track Listing : 1.All Of...

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Southern Gospel

Pioneers like James D. Vaughan and Virgil O. Stamps etch their legacy in timeless songbooks, infusing faith with melodic purpose. Not merely melodies, but harmonies emerging from a synergy of...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°98 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me” blends Calvin Harris’s slick production with gritty swagger, creating a club-ready anthem that ruled UK charts in 2008. Estelle’s “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West, charms...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Donald Fagen, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, The Police, Queen, Shirley Bassey, Nina Hagen, Iron Maiden, Lou Reed, David Bowie...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°85 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s "The Power of Love" mesmerizes with cinematic production and Holly Johnson’s operatic vocals, pairing love with spiritual undertones. Marvin Gaye’s "Sexual Healing" fuses funk grooves with...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°83 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

2 In A Tent gives George Formby’s classic “When I’m Cleaning Windows” a cheeky ’90s club twist, while Pulp’s “Mis-Shapes” rebels with swagger on Britpop’s edge. Oasis’s “Wonderwall” captures ’90s...

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This week In Singing Ladies 02/52

How well do you know the music of Shirley Bassey, Lizz Wright, Katie Melua, Julie Andrews, Céline Dion, Joan Baez, Laura Marling, Kandace Springs, Mary J. Blige, Carly Simon, Pat...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°471 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Tony Hadley’s "Game of Love" showcases his rich baritone, stepping away from Spandau Ballet's New Romantic vibe, while Vanessa-Mae’s daring take on "I Feel Love" fuses electric violin with disco...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°406 – 2010s Music Videos

SZA’s introspective “The Weekend” explores nontraditional relationships with raw honesty, boosted by silky production and a compelling video by Solange. Offset’s bold “Ric Flair Drip” channels extravagance through infectious hooks...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°515 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Goldfrapp’s edgy "Ooh La La" blends glam and electro-pop with bold swagger, while Emma Bunton’s retro-tinged "Maybe" channels '60s nostalgia with cheeky charm. Rachel Stevens updates disco with a sleek...

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Atlantic Records publish ‘Led Zeppelin’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Good Times Bad Times’ and ‘How Many More Times’ (1969)

'Led Zeppelin' is their eponymous debut album produced by Jimmy Page and released on January 12, 1969 by Atlantic Records.Track Listing : 1.Good Times Bad Times (John Bonham, John Paul...

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