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We remember Hugh Masekela. ‘Just Hugh’

This day (January 23, 2018), in Johannesburg, died Hugh Ramopolo Masekela, a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. Tracklist : 1 . Musicport Festival (2011) 2 . Makoti...

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Happy Birthday Gary Burton. ‘Vibrant’

This day (January 23, 1943), in Anderson, Indiana, is born Gary Burton, an American jazz vibraphonist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Chick Corea - Tiny Desk Concert (2016) 2 . NPR Music Tiny...

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On TV today, Louis Armstrong at ‘Jazz Casual’ (1963)

January 23, 1963 - you do not want to miss Louis Armstrong discussing his life and work at "Jazz casual" hosted by R.L.Gleason

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Vijay Iyer brings his Trriioo++ to NYC (2105)

January 23, 2017 - Vijay Iyer Trriioo++ - that is Vijay Iyer (p), Matthew Brewer (b), Stephan Crump (b), Marcus Gilmore (d), Tyshawn Sorey (d), Rafiq Bhatia (g), Graham Haynes...

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Duke Ellington records ‘The Carnegie Hall Concerts: January 1943’ for Prestige (1943)

Duke Ellington's 'The Carnegie Hall Concerts: January 1943' is a live album recorded on January 23, 1943 at Carnegie Hall In New York City and released in 1977 By Prestige....

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Ella Fitzgerald records the album ‘Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!’ with a quartet led by Lou Levy (1961)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' is a studio album recorded on January 23, 1961 &June 22-23, 1961 with a jazz quartet led by Lou Levy and released the...

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Good Vibes

From Lionel Hampton’s vibrant rhythms to Gary Burton’s four-mallet revolution, the vibraphone’s metallic pulse echoes through the jazz world. Bobby Hutcherson and Milt Jackson further sculpt its emotional depth and...

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Songs Based On Books – 20 Questions You Never Asked | We Answer Them Anyway

This video explores songs inspired by literature through 20 factual Q&As — covering direct adaptations, lyrical references, and concept tracks based on novels, short stories, or fictional characters. It includes...

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New Music Videos (African) – N°562

Featuring: Burna Boy, Bezy One, Ezra Neethings, BBO, Fireboy DML, Vyroota, Wiz Designer, STE MILANO, Tete Ketch, B•Yamson, Binguini Bakhaga, Moses Bliss, Didi B, Donovan Bts, Miss Fany, Al Xapo,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°709 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Fall Out Boy’s bold "Uma Thurman" fuses *The Munsters* theme with rock-pop energy, nodding to Uma’s iconic film roles, while Willow Smith’s...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°320 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Eddie Amador’s “Rise” delivers late ’90s house vibes with steady beats and spiritual undertones, climbing to #19 on the UK Singles Chart,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°665 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Katy Perry's wistful "The One That Got Away" blends polished pop with themes of longing, while Camila Cabello’s "Havana" captures sultry Latin...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°314 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mental As Anything’s playful “He’s Just No Good for You” brings witty humor wrapped in polished pop-rock, while Madness’s ska-tinged “My Girl”...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°94 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Go West’s smooth take on Bobby Caldwell’s "What You Won’t Do for Love" keeps things polished but lacks punch, while Samantha Fox’s...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 04/52

How well do you know the music of Sting's "All This Time" mixes upbeat melodies with themes of grief, rebellion, and religion, while Puff Daddy’s "I’ll Be Missing You" crafts...

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Tori Amos releases her third album : ‘Boys for Pele’ (1996)

Tori Amos' 'Boys for Pele' is her third studio album released on January 22, 1996 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Beauty Queen/Horses (Tori Amos) - 06:07 . 2.Blood Roses (Tori Amos)...

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A&M publish Sting’s third album : ‘The Soul Cages’ featuring ‘All This Time’ (1991)

Sting's 'The Soul Cages' is his third studio album dedicated to his recently deceased father and released on January 22, 1991 by A&M.Track Listing : 1.Island Of Souls (Sting) -...

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As we remember today INXS singer Michael Hutchence on his birthday, the time isperfect for a ‘INXS At Their Bests’ post

As we remember, today, Michael Hutchence on his Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : INXS Video Tracklist : 1 . Need You Tonight...

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ATCO publish Dr. John’s debut album : ‘Gris-Gris’ (1968)

Dr. John's 'Gris-Gris' is his debut album recorded in 1967 in Los Angeles and released on January 22, 1968 by ATCOTrack Listing : 1.Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya (Dr. John Creaux)...

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Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Lady Soul’ featuring ‘Chain of Fools,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ and ‘(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone’ (1968)

Aretha Franklin's 'Lady Soul' feat. 'Chain of Fools' is an album also including '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' and other hits and released on January 22, 1968...

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