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Billie Holiday begins the recording of ‘Body and Soul,’ an album for Verve (1957)

Billie Holiday's 'Body and Soul' is a studio album recorded on January 3, 4,7 & 9, 1957 and released the same year by Verve Records.Track Listing : 1.Body And Soul...

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As we wish a ‘Bon Anniversaire’ to Thomas Bangalter, the day is perfect for a ‘best of his duo : Daft Punk’ post

As we wish, today, French musician, Thomas Bangalter a 'Happy @|#} th Birthday,' the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : Daft Punk Video Tracklist :...

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Tony Bennett records ‘Strike Up the Band’ with Count Basie and his Orchestra (1959)

Tony Bennett's 'Strike Up the Band' is a studio album recorded on January 3 & 5, 1959 with Count Basie and his Orchestra and first released as 'Basie Swings, Bennett...

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Kudu Records publish Grover Washington, Jr’s debut album : ‘Inner City Blues’ (1972)

Grover Washington, Jr's 'Inner City Blues' is his debut album produced By Creed Taylor and released on January 3, 1972 by Kudu Records.Track Listing : 1.Inner City Blues (Marvin Gaye)...

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Elvin Jones finishes the recording of ‘Elvin!’ for Riverside (1962)

Elvin Jones' 'Elvin!' is an album recorded on July 11 & December 27, 1961 and January 3, 1962 and released the same year by Riverside.Track Listing : 1.Lady Luck (Elvin...

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Branford Marsalis records ‘Trio Jeepy’ with Jeff Tain Watts and Milt Hinton (1988)

Branford Marsalis' 'Trio Jeepy' is an album recorded on January 3-4, 1988 with bassist Milt Hinton and released in June 1989 By Sony Music.Track Listing : 1.Housed From Edward (Branford...

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Happy Birthday James Carter. ‘Future Tense’

This day (January 3, 1969), in  Detroit, Michigan , is born James Carter, an American jazz saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Trading blues solos (2020) 2 . w/ D.D. Jackson, Darius Jones,...

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Country And Western Waltz

As the waltz waltzes across genres, Betse Ellis and the New Christy Minstrels infuse folk energy into the rhythm, blending past tales with contemporary flair. From Texas Rangers Gent to...

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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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‘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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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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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°1 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text celebrates memorable tracks from the 80s, from The La’s breezy yet enigmatic "There She Goes" to Tears for Fears' cathartic...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°662 – 2010s Music Videos

Calvin Harris’s "Feels" blends funk and pop with Pharrell, Katy Perry, and Big Sean adding charm, while Imagine Dragons’ "Thunder" thrives on defiance and rhythm. Florence + The Machine’s "Shake...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°83 – Vintage 2000s Videos

How well do you know the music of Blue’s "One Love" blends signature boy-band charm with StarGate's polished production, while Rihanna’s "If It's Lovin' That You Want" flirts with her...

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This week In Singing Ladies 01/52

How well do you know the music of Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, Céline Dion, Peggy Lee, Tori Amos, Regina Spektor, Björk, Joni Mitchell, Beth Gibbons, Eva Cassidy, Annie Lennox, Chrissie...

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Happy Birthday Trombone Shorty. ‘Troy Story’

This day (January 2, 1986), in New Orleans, Louisiana, is born Troy Andrews a.k.a Trombone Shorty, a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans.Tracklist : 1 . Do to Me,...

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Rancid punkify San Francisco (2016)

January 2, 2016 - Californian punk legend Rancid will kick the new year with style at Warfield Theater in San Francisco

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Youssou Ndour performs at home (2016)

January 2, 2016 - Youssou Ndour and his musicians will give a three hours concert at CICES (Centre International du Commerce Extérieur du Sénégal) in Dakar

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McCoy Tyner records the album : ‘Sahara’ with Sonny Fortune, Calvin Hill and Alphonse Mouzon (1972)

McCoy Tyner's 'Sahara' is an album recorded in January 1972 with Sonny Fortune, Calvin Hill & Alphonse Mouzon and released in July 1972 by Milestone.Track Listing : 1.Ebony Queen (Mccoy...

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