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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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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°310 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Zapp’s funky “It Doesn’t Really Matter” flaunts Roger Troutman’s talk box magic, while ABBA’s synth-laced “Under Attack” hints at their curtain call....

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°448 – 2010s Music Videos

Fuse ODG’s "Thinking About U" blends Afrobeat warmth with pop polish, while Chris Brown's "I Can Transform Ya" and Lil Wayne’s "6 Foot 7 Foot" packed swagger-fueled lyrics atop futuristic...

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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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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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‘We Are Live’ N°3 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Green Day’s “Stuck With Me” packs punk grit with introspection, while Oasis’ “Roll With It” channels their Britpop resilience. Blur’s “End of a Century” humorously probes suburban monotony, and Guns...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°309 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

SNAP!’s "Colour of Love" shines with Thea Austin’s emotive vocals atop polished house beats, while George Michael’s *Freedom! '90* boldly rejects his former image with a funky, defiant groove. Ace...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°79 – Vintage 80s Videos

Fine Young Cannibals’ quirky "She Drives Me Crazy" blends falsetto swagger with crisp percussion, while Genesis’ "Land of Confusion" pairs synth-driven rock with biting political satire and unforgettable puppet visuals....

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Organizers

Embark on a musical journey with The Organ Odyssey, where artists like Rhoda Scott, Barbara Dennerlein, and Klaus Wunderlich breathe life into the realm of jazz and Americana through the...

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Conga Summit

Poncho Sanchez and Armando Peraza lead congas on vibrant jazz adventures, while artists like Tata Guines and Jack Costanzo honor tradition with a nod to the future. Their music blends...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°303 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

UB40’s "Bring Me Your Cup" brings relaxed reggae vibes to *Promises and Lies*, while The Mission’s "Tower of Strength" stands tall with its Gothic rock intensity, amplified by collaborations like...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°92 – Vintage 80s Videos

The page highlights iconic tracks like The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight,” a 1979 hip-hop cornerstone with its cheeky lyrics and Chic-sampled bassline, and Michael Jackson’s energetic 1987 hit “The Way...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°302 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Bananarama’s "Cheers Then" stands out as a melancholy departure from their buoyant style, while Japan’s "Visions of China" fuses electronic textures with Asian influences. INXS nails an upbeat vibe with...

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Rod Stewart spends NYE at a Brazilian beach (1994)

December 31, 1994 - Rod Stewart and his band - that is Jeff Golub (g), Shane Fontayne (g), Carmine Rojas (b), David Palmer (d), Chuck Kentis (kb), Ian McLagan (kb),...

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Universal publish ‘Sambolero,’ an album by The João Donato Trio (2005)

'Sambolero' by The João Donato Trio is a studio album (it earned the Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 10th Latin Grammy Awards) released on December 31,...

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Happy Birthday Danilo Perez. ‘PanaPerez’

This day (December 29, 1965), in Panama, is born Danilo Perez,   a pianist and jazz composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Kurt Elling - Secrets Are The Best Stories (2020)...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 22 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Neil Diamond, Mary J. Blige, The Mekons, Tony Bennett, Charlie Haden We Celebrate Joe Strummer, Joe Cocker, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, Frank Gambale, DaBaby...

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This week In Singing Ladies 51/52

How well do you know the music of Kylie Minogue, Judy Garland, Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Samantha Fish, Christina Aguilera, Cesaria Evora, Billie Eilish, Rosalía, Gianna Nannini, Heather Nova, Tarja...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 18 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Mary J. Blige, The Jackson 5, B. B. King, T rex, Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington, Albert Ayler, Bill Evans We Celebrate Keith Richards, Christina...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 17 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To The Jacksons, David Bowie, Green Day, Genesis, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Sun Ra We Celebrate Bananarama, Grover Washington, Jr., Cesária Évora, Eddie Kendricks We...

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