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We Remember Maurice White. ‘Earth, White & Fire’

This day (February 4, 2016), in Los Angeles, California, died Maurice White, an American singer, songwriter and founder of Earth, Wind & Fire.Tracklist : 1 . Earth, Wind And Fire...

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We remember Mongo Santamaría

February 1, 2003 - Ramón Mongo Santamaría Rodríguez, Cuban conguero and composer of 'Afro Blue' passed away aged 85. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . Watermelon Man 2 . Afro...

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New Music Videos (Ladies Only) – N°476

Addison Rae’s "High Fashion" blends dance-pop with early 2000s vibes, co-written with Tove Lo. Chung Ha’s "Stress" fuses house beats with a ’90s touch, while Clara’s "Febbre" debuts at Sanremo...

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We Remember Professor Longhair

January 30, 1980 - Mr.Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd better known as Professor Longhair, New Orleans blues singer and pianist passed away aged 94. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . Big...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky “Your Heart Is As Black As Night” lets...

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Happy Birthday Robert Wyatt

January 28, 1945 - Robert Wyatt, English musician & co-founder of Soft Machine and then, Matching Mole is 78. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . w/ Soft Machine - Clarence...

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Warner Bros. publish Van Morrison third album : ‘Moondance’ featuring ‘Into the Mystic’ (1970)

Van Morrison's 'Moondance' is his third studio album featuring 'Into the Mystic' and released on January 27, 1970 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.And It Stoned Me (Van Morrison) -...

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We remember Mahalia Jackson. ‘The Gospel Of MJ’

This day (January 27, 1972), in Evergreen Park, Illinois, died Mahalia Jackson,an African-American gospel contre-alto singer referred to as 'The Queen of Gospel'.Tracklist : 1 . Silent Night 2 ....

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Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa release their fourth collaborative album : ‘Black Coffee’ (2018)

'Black Coffee' by Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa is their fourth collaborative album featuring songs made famous by Edgar Winter, Ray Charles, Etta James, Steve Marriot, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee,...

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Covers By Beth Hart

Beth Hart’s fiery takes dominate standout tracks, from her emotionally charged “I Don’t Need No Doctor” to a raw spin on “A Change Is Gonna Come,” pulling blues into unbridled...

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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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As we remember today INXS singer Michael Hutchence on his birthday, the time isperfect for a ‘INXS At Their Bests’ post

As we remember, today, Michael Hutchence on his Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : INXS Video Tracklist : 1 . Need You Tonight...

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We remember Peggy Lee. ‘Feverish’

This day (January 21, 2002), in Los Angeles, California, died Norma Deloris Egstrom a.k.a. Peggy Lee, an American jazz and popular music singer.Tracklist : 1 . Is That All There...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 03/52

Roger Waters and Eric Clapton strip down Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" for a poignant Tsunami Aid performance, weaving nostalgia with sincerity, while Brandi Carlile channels Chris Cornell’s spirit...

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We remember Etta James. ‘Etta Lasts’

This day (January 20, 2012), in Riverside, California, died Jamesetta Hawkins a.k.a. Etta James,an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Something’S Got A Hold On Me 2 . w/ Chuck Berry...

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We remember David “Fathead” Newman. ‘Soul Ahead’

This day (January 20, 2009), in Kingston, New York, died David Newman,an American jazz saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Live in New York (2006) 2 . w/ Grover Washington – Live...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Ella in Japan: ‘S Wonderful’ a live album for Verve (1964)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella in Japan:'s Wonderful' is a live album recorded on January 19 and 22, 1964 at Hibiya Public Hall and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, Japan and released in...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 16 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Eric Clapton, The Temptations, Blue Oyster Cult, Fall Out Boy, Air, Dusty Springfield, Benny Goodman, Ornette Coleman, Ahmad Jamal We Celebrate Sade , Aaliyah...

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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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Frank Sinatra records ‘My Way,’ an album produced By Don Costa and Sonny Burke, for Reprise (1969)

Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' is an album recorded on December 30, 1968 and February 18, 20, 24, 1969. Track Listing : 1.Watch What Happens (Norman Gimbel, Michel Legrand) - 02:17...

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