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We remember Tony Williams

This day (February 23, 1997), in Daly City, California, died Anthony Tillmon 'Tony' Williams, an American drummer and pioneer of jazz fusion.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock,...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°112 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Shaggy, Sounds Of Blackness, Johnny Gill, Lil' Kim, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Ms. Lauryn Hill, M People, Gabrielle, Imani...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between homage and cultural reinterpretation. Buddy's sharp solos and...

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This week In Soul Artists 06/52

Whitney Houston’s "You Give Good Love" introduced her voice with a restrained elegance, aiming for niche resonance while hinting at her potential; charting high on the Billboard Hot 100 and...

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This week In Male Balladeers 06/52

Lenny Kravitz's "Dancin' Til Dawn" leans on his funk and rock roots, carried by his multi-instrumental talents and Lenny Pickett's sultry saxophone, though its mid-tempo groove feels more atmospheric than...

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Stones Throw publish ‘Donuts,’ J Dilla’s second album (2006)

J Dilla's 'Donuts' is his second (and final during his lifetime) studio album released on February 7, 2006 by Stones Throw Records.Track Listing : 1.Donuts (Outro) (J Dilla) - 00:11...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 5 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Sade, Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, Bryan Ferry, Cream, Bee Gees, Lenny Kravitz, Nick Cave, Wayne Shorter We Celebrate Al Kooper, Bobby Brown, Kevin Gates...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 31 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Leonard Cohen, Al Green, Tori Amos, Lisa Stansfield, Hüsker Dü, Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, Horace Silver, Anita O’Day, Primal Scream We Celebrate Charlie Musselwhite,...

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On TV today, the ‘4th American Music Awards’ (1977)

January 31, 1977 - Electric Light Orchestra, The Jackson 5, Glen Campbell, Helen Reddy & Lou Rawls. They all perform at the 4th American Music Awards, broadcasted live on ABC

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Sam Cooke records his tenth album : ‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ for RCA (1961)

Sam Cooke's 'Twistin' the Night Away' is his tenth studio album (and one of his most successful) recorded on January 30, 1961 and released in April 1962 by RCATrack Listing...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 6 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Smokey Robinson, David Ruffin, Tori Amos, Peter Frampton, Animal Collective, George Benson, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee We Celebrate Lou Rawls, Ron Asheton, Alex Turner,...

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We remember Les McCann. ‘Yes! McCann’

This day (December 29, 2023), in Los Angeles, California, died Les McCann, an American soul jazz piano player and vocalist.Tracklist : 1 . Morning Song (1989) 2 . The Theme...

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Jazzed Christmas

From 'Al I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)' to 'Christmas Blues' , we have mixed 20 'Jazz' tunes around the theme of 'Christmas'. It has Billy Eckstine,...

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Cry Me A Blues River

From 'Is You Ever Seen A One-Eyed Woman Cry' to 'Keep Yourself From Crying Too' , we have mixed 17 'Blues' tunes around the theme of 'Crying Time'. It has...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°226 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Bloodhound Gang, Shampoo, Talk Talk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots, The Sisters of Mercy, Stretch N Vern, The Seahorses, Aimee...

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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°517

“Tear Me Down” by Joyner Lucas and Ava Max dropped July 17, 2025 via Atlantic Records, tied to “ADHD 2.” Billy Idol and Steve Stevens performed “No More Tears” at...

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American Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°506

Blac Youngsta’s "Snake" brings GT—aka BTS—into a stark landscape of betrayal and vigilance, riding a sparse beat that leans more venom than redemption. His delivery remains sharp and transactional, reflecting...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°310 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of George Michael brought precision to "I Can’t Make You Love Me," while Dina Carroll’s "The Perfect Year" balanced nostalgia and hope. Thunder’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°325 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Offspring’s “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” mixes punk energy with sharp satire on cultural appropriation, while Joan Osborne’s “One of...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°304 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Oasis's "Let There Be Love" balances celestial hope with Gallagher tensions, while Amy Winehouse’s "Take the Box" delivers quiet heartbreak through jazz-infused...

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