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We remember Chuck Berry’s pianist Johnnie Johnson. ‘Johnnie Was Good’

This day ( April 13, 2005), in St. Louis, Missouri, died Johnnie Johnson, an American pianist and blues musician whose work with Chuck Berry led to his induction into the...

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Frank Sinatra finishes the recording of the ‘Nice ‘n’ Easy’ album arranged by Nelson Riddle (1960)

Frank Sinatra's 'Nice 'n' Easy' is an album recorded between March 1 & 3, April 13, 1960 and released the same year by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Nice 'N' Easy (Alan...

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Frank Sinatra starts the recording of the ‘September of My Years’ album arranged by Gordon Jenkins (1965)

Frank Sinatra's 'September of My Years' is a studio album arranged by Gordon Jenkins, recorded between April 13 and May 27, 1965 and released in September 1965 by Reprise.Track Listing...

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On radio today, Vijay Iyer et al at WQXR-FM (2017)

April 13, 2017 - if in the New York City area, do not miss pianist Vijay Iyer, in solo then in duets with drummer Tyshawn Sorey and saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa,...

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Blue Note publish Norah Jones’ seventh album : ‘Begin Again’ (2019)

Norah Jones' "Begin Again" is her seventh studio album produced by Thomas Bartlettby a.k.a. Doveman, featuring Jeff Tweedy and released on April 12, 2019 by Blue Note.

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Me:nu Du Jour Apr.12 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To R.E.M., Stevie Wonder, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, Hole, Manassas, Flora Purim, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, The National We Celebrate Herbie Hancock, John Kay,...

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This week In Male Balladeers 15/52

David Bowie, John Mayer, John Kay, Michael Stipe, Lowell George, Bob Dylan, David Bromberg, Andy Williams, Garland Jeffreys, Jason Mraz, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar

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Bi-Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 16 genres Apr 8, 2025 edition

This week’s charts highlight notable new entries from Lizzy McAlpine in ALT Z, Electric Callboy in Metalcore, SiR in Alternative R&B, and Ozuna in Urbano Latino. Meanwhile, top positions remain...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°422 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nipsey Hussle, Eo, Drake, Chris Brown, Usher, Kid Ink, Nines, Wizkid, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Desiigner, Chip ? Take our 12-track quiz.

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°368 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Milburn, Hepburn, Del Amitri , Depeche Mode, Do Me Bad Things, Sugarcoma, The Donnas, Bullet For My Valentine, Bloc Party, Linkin Park,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°152 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Alexia, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, D~Mob, Lisa Stansfield, Bus Stop, Sean Maguire, Solid HarmoniE, The Source, Love Decade, The Beloved, D:Ream,...

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New Music Videos (Latin) – N°496

“Como Me Guffy” blends Yolo Aventuras’ humor with teen angst, while “Por El Sonido” pairs Papaa Tyga and Leidy Laury over dembow-infused R&B. Alan Arrieta leads “La Pantera” with layered...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 15/52

Eels, No Doubt, Counting Crows, INXS, Bruce Springsteen, PJ Harvey, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Backstreet Boys, Lisa Stansfield, Depeche Mode, Rainbow, Sting

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°30 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Milltown Brothers, PJ & Duncan, Alisha's Attic, Jesus Jones, Mother Earth, Liz Horsman, Frances Ruffelle, Kingmaker, Marillion, Freaky Realistic, Nitzer Ebb, Puressence...

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R.E.M. release their debut album : ‘Murmur’ on I.R.S. Records (1983)

R.E.M.'s 'Murmur' is their debut studio album released on April 12, 1983 by I.R.S. Records. Track Listing : 1.Radio Free Europe (Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe) -...

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Atlantic publish ‘Manassas,’ Stephen Stills Manassas’ debut double album (1972)

'Manassas' is their eponymous debut double album produced by members Stephen Stills, Chris Hillman and Dallas Taylor and released on April 12, 1972 by AtlanticTrack Listing : 1.Song Of Love...

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Hole release their second album : ‘Live Through This’ (1994)

Hole's 'Live Through This' is their second studio album produced by Sean Slade and Paul Q. Kolderie and released on April 12, 1994 by DGCTrack Listing : 1.Violet (Courtney Love,...

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Happy Birthday Herbie Hancock

This day (April 12, 1940 ), in Chicago, Illinois, is born Herbert Jeffrey Herbie Hancock, an American pianist, keyboardist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Actual Proof (Austin City Limits) 2...

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Stevie Wonder releases his thirteenth album ‘Where I’m Coming From’ co-written with Syreeta Wright (1971)

Stevie Wonder's 'Where I'm Coming From' is his thirteenth studio album co-written with Syreeta Wright and released on April 12, 1971 by Tamla. .Track Listing : 1.Look Around (Stevie Wonder,...

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RCA publish Foo Fighters’ seventh album : ‘Wasting Light’ featuring ‘Rope’ (2011)

Foo Fighters' 'Wasting Light' feat. 'Rope' is their seventh studio album produced by Butch Vig and released on April 12, 2011 by RCA.Track Listing : 1.Bridge Burning (Dave Grohl, Taylor...

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