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Hip-Hop & Soul N°234 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Snoop Dogg’s smooth transition into G-Funk with "Doggfather," Domino’s laid-back "Ghetto Jam," and Dr. Dre’s iconic "Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang" showcase...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°98 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Prince’s "1999" brings apocalyptic funk with synth-driven energy, while Michael Jackson’s "Smooth Criminal" fuses grit and suspense with iconic choreography. Cameo’s "Candy"...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°91 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Steps’ “Say You’ll Be Mine” balances group vocals and glossy ’90s pop, while Jennifer Lopez's “Waiting for Tonight” pulses with late-’90s club...

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Singing Sade

Sade's timeless tracks inspire distinct interpretations here. Emmanuel Nwamadi’s heartfelt twist of “The Sweetest Taboo” balances sincerity with vocal depth, while Ane Brun’s “By Your Side” strips it down to...

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Happy Birthday Sade Adu. ‘Much Adu About Love Thing’

This day (January 16, 1959), in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, is born Helen Folasade Adu known as Sade Adu or simply Sade an English singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the British...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°517 – Vintage 80s Videos

How well do you know the music of Yarbrough and Peoples’ synth-heavy "Guilty" evokes ’80s R&B with gospel-infused vocals, while Prince’s "I Wanna Be Your Lover" blends funk and longing...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°90 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Basia’s jazz-pop gem "Drunk on Love" stands out with scat vocals and Latin rhythms, reigning on dance charts in 1995. The Corrs deliver sharp wit in the folk-infused "I Never...

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Milt Jackson and John Coltrane record together ‘Bags & Trane,’ an album for Atlantic Records (1959)

'Bags & Trane' by Milt Jackson & John Coltrane is an album (titled after their nicknames) recorded on January 15, 1959 with Hank Jones, Paul Chambers & Connie Kay and...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 02/52

Mary J. Blige, Donald Fagen, Vampire Weekend, Beck, Sting, Foo Fighters, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Arcade Fire, Rage Against The Machine, R.E.M.

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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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‘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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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°606 – 2010s Music Videos

Fleur East’s "Favourite Thing" blends Afrobeat and pop with Ghanaian-inspired visuals, while JLS’s "She Makes Me Wanna" thrives on electropop shine and Miami vibes. Jessie J’s "Domino" delivers glossy euphoria,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°81 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Mike Oldfield’s whimsical "Blue Peter" sails with nautical charm and jaunty melodies, while Duran Duran’s "The Wild Boys" explodes with dystopian energy and layered synths. Sting’s "Russians" reflects Cold War...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°233 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

RMX Crw’s “Turn Me On” blends electronic beats and sultry vocals, perfect for late-2000s clubs, while T2 and Jodie Aysha’s “Heartbroken” gave UK garage a hit with its sharp rhythm...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°651 – 2010s Music Videos

Zayn and Sia's "Dusk Till Dawn" delivers soaring drama with powerful vocals and a cinematic music video, while Little Mix’s heartfelt "Secret Love Song" explores hidden emotions with Jason Derulo’s...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°312 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Public Enemy’s electrifying "Bring the Noise" roars with political energy, while Whitney Houston’s high-octane "So Emotional" blends pop and rock intensity. Madonna’s "Angel" charms with its effervescence, and Fine Young...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 02/52

Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo, Tania Maria, Hiromi, Michel Legrand, Ben Sidran, Marcus Roberts, Dave Grusin, Bill Evans, Alice Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Tommy Flanagan, Big Tiny Little

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Mike Stern releases ‘These Times,’ an album recorded with Richard Bona, Vinnie Colaiuta and Kenny Garrett (2004)

Mike Stern's 'These Times' is an album recorded with Richard Bona, Vinnie Colaiuta and Kenny Garrett and released on January 13, 2004 by ESC Records.Track Listing : 1.Chatter (Mike Stern)...

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Southern Gospel

Pioneers like James D. Vaughan and Virgil O. Stamps etch their legacy in timeless songbooks, infusing faith with melodic purpose. Not merely melodies, but harmonies emerging from a synergy of...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°98 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me” blends Calvin Harris’s slick production with gritty swagger, creating a club-ready anthem that ruled UK charts in 2008. Estelle’s “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West, charms...

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