Placebo visit Arras, France (2009)
June 4, 2009 - Placebo's "Battle For The Sun" tour stops at "Main Square Festival" in Arras, France
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Sequins Meet Saturn as Sun Ra Scores Black Radicalism in 4/4 Time
Jazz musician, poet, and bandleader Sun Ra channels Black radicalism not through slogans, but through planetary chords and sequined jumpsuits. Jam sessions morph into rituals, structured yet improvisational, under his idiosyncratic baton.
His meticulously curated aesthetic, from cosmic robes to futuristic headdresses, becomes inseparable from his sonic experimentation. Sound and style function less as adornment, more as resistance stitched and arranged in 4/4 time.
Source: Music Industry News – Published on August 7, 2025
"Sun Ra: A Symphony of Jazz, Poetry, and Fashion, Echoing Black Radicalism"
Immersing oneself in the legacy of jazz musician, poet, and bandleader Sun Ra, one finds a fascinating fusion of music and fashion. Sun Ra's rigorous music sessions and innovative costuming choices serve as a testament to his creative genius.
His musical journey, punctuated by bold sartorial choices, is a reflection of his unique artistic expression. It is a compelling narrative of Black radicalism, where music and fashion intertwine, offering a profound insight into his cultural context.
Source: Music Industry News – Published on August 7, 2025
Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Jazz at Santa Monica ’72’ with the Count Basie Orchestra (1972)
Ella Fitzgerald's 'Jazz at Santa Monica '72' is a live album recorded on June 2, 1972 with the Tommy Flanagan trio and the Count Basie Orchestra and released on August...
Bill Withers releases ‘Just As I Am,’ his debut album featuring ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ (1971)
Bill Withers' 'Just As I Am' feat. 'Ain't No Sunshine' is his debut studio album released in May 1971 by Sussex.Track Listing : 1.Harlem (Bill Withers) - 03:23 . 2.Ain'T...
Atlantic publish ‘Crosby, Stills & Nash,’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Suite : Judy Blue Eyes’ and ‘Marrakesh Express’ (1969)
'Crosby, Stills & Nash' feat. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is their first album released on May 29, 1969 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Suite: Judy Blue Eyes (Stephen Stills) - 07:25...
Pete Escovedo leads an 11-piece orchestra (1989l)
May 29, 1989 - Pete Escovedo and an 11-piece orchestra play at the Gift Center in San Francisco, CA
Aretha Franklin releases ‘Sparkle,’ her twenty-fourth album written and produced by Curtis Mayfield (1976)
Aretha Franklin's 'Sparkle' is her twenty-fourth studio album (featuring the music of the eponymous movie), written and produced by Curtis Mayfield and released on May 27, 1976 by Atlantic.Track Listing...
Ella Fitzgerald records two albums : ‘Ella’ and ‘Things Ain’t What They Used to Be’ (1969)
Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella / Things Ain't What They Used to Be ' is the combination of two separate studio albums recorded on May 26-30, 1969 and released .in 1970 by...
Top 20 Music Charts – 21 Genres Ranked (May 24, 2026)
Major shake-ups hit this week’s charts as Kybba surges to No.1 in Caribbean Club, and Neton Vega storms to the top of Corridos. Asian Pop delivers several surprises with Cortis...
John Coltrane records his ninth album : ‘Olé’ for Atlantic (1962)
John Coltrane's 'Olé' is his ninth album recorded on May 25, 1961 and released in February 1962 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Olé (John Coltrane) - 18:17 . 2.Dahomey Dance (John...
Marshall Allen celebrates his 91st birthday (2015)
May 21, 2015 - Marshall Allen (91 in a couple of days) will conduct the Sun Ra Arkestra at Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore PA.
Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa release ‘Seesaw,’ their second collaboration album (2013)
'Seesaw' by Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa is their second collaboration album containing 11 cover versions of Beth's favorite songs and released on May 20, 2013 by Provogue.Track Listing :...
Randy Weston records ‘The Spirits Of Our Ancestors’ for Verve (1991)
Randy Weston's 'The Spirits Of Our Ancestors' is an album recorded on May 20, 21 & 22, 1991 with an all-star cast of musicians and released the same year by...
This week In One-Off Collaborations 20/52
David Byrne & St. Vincent, Sam Moore & Blues Brothers Band, B.B. King & James Brown, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Robin Gibb & Nigel...
As we remember Joey Ramone on his birthday, this is the perfect day for a ‘Ramones At Their Best’
As we remember, today, Jeffrey Ross Hyman better known as Joey Ramone on his Birthday, the time is well chosen to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : Ramones Video...
Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Ella and Oscar’ with Oscar Peterson and Ray Brown, live in Los Angeles (1975)
Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella and Oscar' is an album recorded with Oscar Peterson and Ray Brown, on May 19, 1975 and released .the same year by Pablo.Track Listing : 1.Mean To...
Jason Mraz enchants Seoul (2013)
May 17, 2013 - Jason Mraz and his musicians plus local guitarist Sungha Jung will be in concert at Jamsil Auxiliary Stadium in Seoul, South Korea
John Coltrane and Paul Quinichette record ‘Cattin’ with Coltrane and Quinichette’ (1957)
'Cattin' with Coltrane and Quinichette' by John Coltrane & Paul Quinichette is an album recorded on May 17, 1957 and released in 1959 by Prestige.Track Listing : 1.Cattin' (Mal Waldron)...
20 Questions You Never Asked About Garage Rock| We Answer Them Anyway
This video explores Garage Rock through 20 factual Q&As — from The Strokes to The Duke Spirit. It highlights the raw sound, DIY attitude, and evolution of underground rock. Simple...
Marcus Miller presents “A Concert for Japanese Tsunami Relief” (2011)
May 15, 2011 - Marcus Miller presents "A Concert for Japanese Tsunami Relief" with Kaoru Watanabe, Robert Glasper, Angelique Kidjo, Q-Tip, Raul Midon, Maya Azucena and others at the Highline...
We Remember Frank Sinatra. ‘Frankly, My Dear’
This day (May 14, 1998), in Los Angeles, California, died Frank Sinatra, an American singer and film actor.Tracklist : 1 . That’S Life (1966) 2 . One For My Baby...