The Whispers

Good Vibes

From Lionel Hampton’s vibrant rhythms to Gary Burton’s four-mallet revolution, the vibraphone’s metallic pulse echoes through the jazz world. Bobby Hutcherson and Milt Jackson further sculpt its emotional depth and...

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Violinistas

The violin takes center stage in the passionate rhythms of tango in Buenos Aires, the vibrant melodies of charanga in Cuba, the reflective essence of samba in Brazil, the melancholic...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 03/52

How well do you know the music of Roger Waters and Eric Clapton strip down Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" for a poignant Tsunami Aid performance, weaving nostalgia with...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 03/52

How well do you know the music of Warren Zevon’s disco-tinged "Night Time in the Switching Yard" departs from his sardonic norm, grooving alongside Jeff Porcaro’s precise drumming, while Jackson...

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Indian Flutes

. From Pannalal Ghosh to Hariprasad Chaurasia, witness the evolution of these instruments and the mesmerizing melodies they create. Delve into the stories of flutists like Ronu Majumdar and Shashank...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 03/52

How well do you know the music of Massive Attack’s "Unfinished Sympathy" melds orchestral strings and heartfelt vocals into a timeless trip-hop classic, while Aerosmith’s gritty "Eat the Rich" blends...

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Guitarras de Coimbra

Originating from the venerable halls of the University of Coimbra, this unique musical tradition features men draped in black robes and capes, singing of love, fleeting time, and student life....

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°99 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

MC Hammer’s “Pray” blends gospel exuberance with pop-rap accessibility, hammering the word “pray” into listeners 147 times atop a Prince sample, while Nas’s “Street Dreams” turns gritty ambition into cinematic...

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Singing Sade

How well do you know the music of Sade's timeless tracks inspire distinct interpretations here. Emmanuel Nwamadi’s heartfelt twist of “The Sweetest Taboo” balances sincerity with vocal depth, while Ane...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°311 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

From Björk's haunting "Possibly Maybe" and Radiohead's reflective "No Surprises" to Depeche Mode's intense "In Your Room," the contrast between subtlety and raw emotion is striking. The Sugarcubes’ "Hit" blends...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°691 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Coldplay’s "Charlie Brown" bursts with rebellious energy, tailor-made for live stadiums with glowing Xylobands, while London Grammar’s "Rooting For You" pairs Hannah...

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(Hip Hip) Hula

Voices soar in the falsetto, weaving tales of 'āina, love, and legends, capturing the essence of Hawaiian culture. From ancient mele chants to the modern Hawaiian Renaissance, the evolution of...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Jimmy Page, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Rush, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Primus, Tool, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Foo Fighters, Queens Of...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°295 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Robbie Williams’ "Misunderstood" shines with its emotional depth and connection to *Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason*, balancing regret and reflection, while Westlife’s "Flying Without Wings" delivers sweeping sentimentality with...

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Steel Life

Lord Kitchener and Mighty Sparrow, maestros of calypso, spin tales both timeless and contemporary in their vibrant tunes. TASPO and the Renegades, steel pan orchestras of iron and imagination, carve...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 02/52

How well do you know the music of Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones, Taj Mahal & Gregg Allman, Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis, Joan Baez & John Denver, Lulu...

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Cha-Chas Del Mundo

Welcome to the world of The Origin Story's Shuffle, where the vibrant beats of Cha Cha Cha echo through the decades. Dance along with legends like Enrique Jorrín, Richard Egües,...

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Quickstepin’

The 1920s were a whirlwind of rhythms and smiles, birthing the Quickstep. Imagine a tempo brisk enough to whip the wind, coaxing feet into intricate patterns. Artists like Duke Ellington...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 02/52

How well do you know the music of Al Caiola, Frank Vignola, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli, Marc Ribot, Jim Hall, Mike Stern, Lee Ritenour, John Mclaughlin, Paco De Lucia, Al...

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Appalachian Tracks

Traverse through the landscape of bluegrass and clog dancing, guided by the ghostly apparitions of Clarence Ashley and the vibrant performances of Alison Krauss. The symphony of Appalachian narratives swells...

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