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New Jack Swing – 20 Questions You Never Asked | We Answer Them Anyway

This video explores New Jack Swing through 20 factual Q&As — from its development by Teddy Riley to key artists such as Guy, Bobby Brown, Janet Jackson, and Bell Biv...

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‘Pretenders’ is their debut eponymous album featuring ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Brass in Pocket’ (1980)

'Pretenders ' feat. 'Stop Your Sobbing' & 'Brass in Pocket' is their debut eponymous studio album produced by Chris Thomas and released on 7 January 1980 by Real / Sire.Track...

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This week In Jazz Legends 01/52

How well do you know the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Carter Organ Trio, Chris Potter, Michel Petrucciani, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Art Blakey ＆ The Jazz Messengers,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°78 – Vintage 90s Videos

The text spans iconic ’90s tracks like The Chemical Brothers’ explosive "Setting Sun" featuring Noel Gallagher’s sneering vocals and Nirvana’s sharp "In Bloom," blending critique and raw energy. Pulp’s "Disco...

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Ella Fitzgerald records for Verve ‘Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook’ with an orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle (1963)

'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook' is a studio album recorded on January 5-7, 1963, with an orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle and released the same year by Verve.Track...

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Medeski Martin & Wood and John Scofield record ‘Out Louder’ (2006)

'Out Louder' by Medeski Martin & Wood & John Scofield is a collaboration album recorded in January 2006 and released on September 26, 2006 By Indirecto Records.Track Listing : 1.Little...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°527 – Vintage 80s Videos

The Specials’ “War Crimes” critiques global conflict with reggae-infused rhythm, while Red Box’s “For America” disguises sharp geopolitical commentary in pop accessibility. Altered Images’ “Happy Birthday” blends mischievous new wave...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 01/52

How well do you know the music of R.E.M., Portishead, Marilyn Manson, Daft Punk, Daft Punk, Björk, Portishead, Tori Amos, Eva Cassidy, Kristin Hersh, Tori Amos, Cassandra Wilson ? Take...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°229 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Arrested Development’s "Mr. Wendal" combines meaning with rhythm, highlighting homelessness through empathetic storytelling, while Michael Jackson’s genre-blending "Black or White" challenges racial prejudice with bold visuals. MC Hammer updates heartbreak...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 01/52

How well do you know the music of Donna Grantis, John McLaughlin, George Benson, Peter Frampton, Audley Freed, Lucky Peterson, Zakk Wylde , Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Page, Joe...

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Haiti Mizik Ye Jodia

Step into the rhythms of Haitian Cadence and discover the intricate tapestry woven by Magnum Band, Les Frères Dejean, and L’Univers in Compas. Witness the kinetic movements of Ra-Ra and...

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Bob Dylan releases his eighth album : ‘John Wesley Harding’ featuring ‘All Along the Watchtower,’ ‘I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight’ and ‘I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine’ (1967)

Bob Dylan's 'John Wesley Harding' feat. 'All Along The Watchtower' is his eighth studio album marking his return to acoustic music and traditional roots, produced by Bob Johnston and released...

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Funk – 20 Questions You Never Asked | We Answer Them Anyway

This video explores Funk through 20 factual Q&As — from early developments with James Brown to groups such as Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, and The Meters, as well...

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We remember George Michael. ‘Before He Went-Went’

This day (December 25, 2016), in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, died Mr.Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou a.k.a George Michael, British singer, songwriter and half of the duo Wham!Tracklist : 1 . Going To...

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Roxy Music attend a German Festival (1980)

December 19, 1980 - Roxy Music's ‎"Flesh and Blood" tour stops at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, West Germany

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Nina Simone records ‘Sings the Blues,’ her first album for RCA Victor (1966)

Nina Simone's 'Sings the Blues' is an album recorded on December 19, 1966 and released in 1967 By RCA VictorTrack Listing : 1.Do I Move You? (Nina Simone) - 02:46...

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Happy Birthday Wadada Leo Smith. ‘Leo Rising’

This day (December 18, 1941), in Leland, Mississippi, is born Wadada Leo Smith, a trumpeter and composer of avant-garde jazz.Tracklist : 1 . Awakening Emmett Till (2017) 2 . w/...

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The Jacksons release their twelfth album : ‘Destiny’ featuring ‘Blame It on the Boogie’ and ‘Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)’ (1978)

The Jacksons' 'Destiny' is their twelfth album released on December 17, 1978 by Epic.Track Listing : 1.Blame It On The Boogie (Mick Jackson, David Jackson, Elmar Krohn) - 03:36 ....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°507 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Beastie Boys, Youngstown, Bomb The Bass, 808 State vs UB40, Lenny Kravitz, Whigfield, Delage, Black Box, Centory, A Split Second, Mark Van...

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Tamla Records publish Marvin Gaye’s album : ‘Here, My Dear’ (1978)

Marvin Gaye's 'Here, My Dear' is a studio double album chronicling his ill-fated first marriage to Anna Gordy and released on December 15, 1978 by Tamla Records.Track Listing : 1.Here,...

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