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Mbaqanga

As the sonic evolution unfolds, mbaqanga embraces regional hues, stretching from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal. The Soul Brothers and the Makgona Tsohle Band infuse diverse artistry into rhythmic unity, while Miriam...

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Swahili Rap

Bongo Flava, a musical concoction of urban soundscapes and global beats, emerges from the vibrant streets of Dar es Salaam. Artists like Ali Kiba, Diamond Platnumz, Lady Jaydee, and Juma...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°668 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kendrick Lamar, Train, The 1975, LuvBug, NOTD, Conor Maynard, Ellie Goulding, Alexis Jordan, Charlie Simpson, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Keane ? Take our...

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Lou Reed finishes the recording of ‘Sally Can’t Dance,’ his fourth solo album (1974)

Lou Reed's 'Sally Can't Dance' is his fourth solo album recorded between March 18 and April 26, 1974 and released in August 1974 by RCA.Track Listing : 1.Ride Sally Ride...

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Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Devils & Dust,’ his thirteenth (and his third acoustic) album (2005)

Bruce Springsteen' s 'Devils & Dust' is his thirteenth studio album (and his third acoustic) released on April 26, 2005 by Columbia Records.Track Listing : 1.Devils & Dust (Bruce Springsteen)...

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Paul McCartney releases his third solo album produced by George Martin : ‘Tug of War’ featuring ‘Ebony & Ivory’ (1982)

Paul McCartney's 'Tug of War' feat. 'Ebony & Ivory' is his third solo studio album produced by George Martin and released on April 26, 1982 by Parlophone.Track Listing : 1.Tug...

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John Lee Hooker records the first songs featured in his ‘House Of The Blues’ album on Chess (1952)

John Lee Hooker's 'House of the Blues' is an album compiling tracks recorded from April 26, 1951 till late 1952 and released in 1959 by ChessTrack Listing : 1.Walkin' The...

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Luther Vandross releases ‘Power of Love,’ his seventh album co-produced with Marcus Miller (1991)

Luther Vandross' 'Power of Love' is his seventh studio album co-produced with & Marcus Miller and released on April 26, 1991 by Epic. Track Listing : 1.She Doesn'T Mind (Luther...

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Columbia publish Santana’s eleventh album : ‘Zebop!’ (1981)

Santana's 'Zebop!' is their eleventh studio album featuring Alex Ligertwood on vocals and released in April 1981 by Columbia. Track Listing : 1.Changes (Cat Stevens) - 04:27 . 2.E Papa...

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Matador publish The Fall’s fifteenth album : ‘The Infotainment Scan’ (1993)

The Fall's 'The Infotainment Scan' is their fifteenth album produced by frontman Mark E. Smith along Rex Sergeant and Simon Rogers and released on April 26, 1993 by Permanent /...

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Radioactive Records publish Live’s third album ‘Throwing Copper’ (1994)

Live's 'Throwing Copper' is their third studio album co-produced with Jerry Harrison and released on April 26, 1994 on Radioactive / MCA Records.Track Listing : 1.The Dam At Otter Creek...

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Slash Records publish X’s debut album Los Angeles produced by Ray Manzarek (1980)

X's 'Los Angeles' is their debut studio album produced by Ray Manzarek and released on April 26, 1980 by Slash Records. Track Listing : 1.Your Phone'S Off The Hook, But...

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Woody Guthrie records his first songs to be later featured in the ‘Talking Dust Bowl’ album on Victor (1940)

Woody Guthrie's 'Dust Bowl Ballads' is his first commercial recording recorded between April 26 and May 3, 1940 and released by Victor Records, in 1940.Track Listing : 1.Talkin' Dust Bowl...

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We remember Count Basie. ‘For The Count’

This day (April 26, 1984), in Hollywood, Florida, died William 'Count' Basie a.k.a Count Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan,Tony Bennett,George...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°542 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of B.M.R., Tom Novy, Real McCoy, Jennifer Brown, Adeva, Taylor Dayne, Secret Knowledge, JT Playaz, Technohead, Biosphere, Serious Danger, Asian Dub Foundation ?...

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Toni Braxton releases ‘The Heat’ featuring ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough’ and ‘Spanish Guitar’ (2000)

Toni Braxton's 'The Heat' feat. "He Wasn't Man Enough" is her third studio album released on April 25, 2000 by Laface.Track Listing : 1.He Wasn'T Man Enough (Rodney Jerkins, Fred...

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The Doobie Brothers release ‘Stampede,’ their fifth album on Warner (1975)

The Doobie Brothers' 'Stampede' is their fifth studio album (the last one with Tom Johnston as lead vocalist) and released on April 25, 1975 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Sweet...

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One Little Indian publish ‘Life’s Too Good,’ the debut album of The Sugarcubes featuring Björk (1988)

The Sugarcubes' 'Life's Too Good' is their debut studio album featuring Björk on vocals, produced by Ray Shulman and Derek Birkett and released on April 25, 1988 by One Little...

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Bruce Springsteen releases his fourteenth album : ‘We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions’ celebrating Pete Seeger (2006)

Bruce Springsteen's 'We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions' is his fourteenth studio album featuring thirteen songs made popular by Pete Seeger, released on April 25, 2006 by Columbia Records.Track Listing...

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Blur release their third album : ‘Parklife’ featuring ‘Girls & Boys’ (1994)

Blur's 'Parklife' feat. 'Girls & Boys' is their third studio album released on April 25, 1994 by Food Records. Track Listing : 1.Girls & Boys (Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex...

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