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David Ruffin begins the recording of ‘David,’ a posthumous album (1969)

David Ruffin's 'David' is an album (also known as 'The Unreleased Album') recorded between January 6, 1969 & May 26, 1971 and released on June 25, 2004 by Hip-O.Track Listing...

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This week In Soul 01/52

How well do you know the music of Gladys Knight & The Pips, Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. & The MG'S, Edwin Starr, James Brown,...

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Marvin Gaye records for Tamla, ‘Marvin Gaye Live!’ at Oakland Coliseum in California (1974)

'Marvin Gaye Live!' is his second live album, recorded on January 4, 1974 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California On June 19, 1974 and released by Tamla Records.Track Listing : 1.Introduction...

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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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Hip-Hop & Soul N°455 – 2010s Music Videos

Big Boi’s "All Night" exudes funky energy, gaining traction via an Apple ad and live NFL performance, while J. Cole’s reflective "Deja Vu" blends nostalgia with modern musings. Snakehips' "All...

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This week In Male Balladeers 01/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson, Alex Turner, Lou Rawls, Elvis Costello, Townes Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Ed Sheeran, George Benson, Smokey Robinson, Bobby 'Blue' Bland,...

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Atco Records publish Otis Redding’s debut album : ‘Pain in My Heart’ (1964)

Otis Redding's 'Pain in My Heart' is his debut album produced by Jim Stewart and released on January 1, 1964 by Atco Records.Track Listing : 1.Pain In My Heart (Naomi...

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Warner Bros. publish Jaco Pastorius’ third album : ‘Invitation’ recorded with his Word of Mouth big band (1983)

Jaco Pastorius 'Invitation' is his third album recorded with his Word of Mouth big band and released in December 1983 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Invitation (Bronislaw Kaper) - 06:57...

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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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Joe Lovano records, with Michel Petrucciani, Dave Holland and Ed Blackwell ‘From the Soul’ for Blue Note (1991)

Joe Lovano's 'From the Soul' is an album recorded on December 28, 1991 with Michel Petrucciani, Dave Holland and Ed Blackwell and released in 1992 by Blue Note.Track Listing :...

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Singing With George Michael

James Corden, Elton John, Paul Youn, Queen, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Mutya Buena, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lisa Stansfield, Luciano Pavarotti

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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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Mary J. Blige releases her ninth album : ‘Stronger with Each Tear’ featuring ‘I Am’ (2009)

Mary J. Blige's 'stronger with Each Tear ' is her ninth studio album featuring Drake on one song "The One" and released in December 2009 by Matriarch Records.Track Listing :...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 20 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Mary J. Blige, Santana, Wes Montgomery, Michel Petrucciani, Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau We Celebrate Chris Robinson, Alan Parsons, Artur Rubinstein We Watch Billy Preston,...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 51/52

How well do you know the music of Radiohead, Live, Oasis, Stereolab, Green Day, Temple Of The Dog, Natalie Merchant, Heather Nova, The Rolling Stones, The Black Crowes, Christina Aguilera,...

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Vikku, Zakir and Co.

The collaboration of Vikku and Zakir creates a mesmerizing narrative that explores the depths of Carnatic and Hindustani rhythms. In their hands, the ghatam and tabla become vessels of cultural...

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Snoop Dogg releases his fifth album : ‘Tha Last Meal’ (2000)

Snoop Dogg's 'Tha Last Meal' is his fifth studio album released on December 19, 2000 by No Limit / Doggystyle RecordsTrack Listing : 1.Intro (Calvin Broadus) - 01:21 . 2.Hennesey...

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Motown publish The Jackson 5’s debut album : ‘Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5’ featuring ‘I Want You Back’ (1969)

'Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5' is the debut album of The Jackson 5 featuring Michael Jackson as lead singer, released on December 18, 1969 by Motown.Track Listing : 1.Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°506 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Meli'sa Morgan, Colonel Abrams, Ultra Naté, Rococo, Big Pig, Amazulu, Sophia George, Duran Duran, Level 42, Daryl Hall, Gipsy Kings, The Pogues...

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Woody Shaw records ‘Rosewood,’ an album for Columbia (1978)

Woody Shaw's 'Rosewood' is an album recorded on December 15-19, 1977 with a sextet and released in 1978 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Rosewood (Woody Shaw ) - 07:11 . 2.Everytime...

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