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Hip-Hop & Soul N°230 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

The page highlights standout early-2000s tracks, including the Honeyz’s smooth “Not Even Gonna Trip” from *Nutty Professor II,* Destiny’s Child’s empowering “Independent Women Pt. 1,” and Mystikal’s energetic “Shake Ya...

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A Matter of Choirs

Experience the diverse dreamscapes painted by the Celtic Woman and the Leningrad Cowboys, where melodies transcend borders and cultures. The Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir and the Glasgow Phoenix Choir add...

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Conga Summit

Poncho Sanchez and Armando Peraza lead congas on vibrant jazz adventures, while artists like Tata Guines and Jack Costanzo honor tradition with a nod to the future. Their music blends...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°128 – 2010s Music Videos

Echosmith’s "Cool Kids" resonates with universal themes of alienation and longing, blending indie-pop shimmer and polished production, while Beyoncé’s "Sweet Dreams" delivers a sharp-edged synthpop-R&B hybrid laced with desire and...

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This week In Jazz Legends 01/52

How well do you know the music of Dr. Lonnie Smith, James Carter Organ Trio, Chris Potter, Michel Petrucciani, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Art Blakey ＆ The Jazz Messengers,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°78 – Vintage 90s Videos

The text spans iconic ’90s tracks like The Chemical Brothers’ explosive "Setting Sun" featuring Noel Gallagher’s sneering vocals and Nirvana’s sharp "In Bloom," blending critique and raw energy. Pulp’s "Disco...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°469 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Robert Plant’s reflective take on "If I Were a Carpenter" blends folk legacy with Celtic touches, while Celine Dion’s "The Reason" showcases her vocal prowess but stumbles with mixed critiques....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°84 – Vintage 80s Videos

Jennifer Rush’s "The Power of Love" blends grandeur and intimacy, marked by soaring vocals and a timeless appeal, while Whitney Houston’s "Saving All My Love for You" pairs emotional subtlety...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 01/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Skid Row, Elvis Costello, The Attractions, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Frampton, Gentle Giant, Steve Miller...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°94 – Vintage 2000s Videos

Soulja Boy’s infectious "Crank That" redefined mid-2000s internet music virality with catchy hooks and a viral dance, while Alicia Keys’ soul-stirring "Fallin’" blended gospel and neo-soul into raw emotional storytelling....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°513 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Madonna’s “American Life” critiques consumerism with folktronica flair, blending acoustic guitars and electronic beats, while Basshunter’s “Angel in the Night” spices Eurodance with rock hints. Alice Deejay’s “Better Off Alone”...

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Columbia publish Bob Dylan’s seventeenth album : ‘Desire’ featuring ‘Hurricane’ and ‘Mozambique’ (1976)

Bob Dylan's 'Desire' is his seventeenth studio album produced by Don Devito and released on January 5, 1976 by Columbia Records.Track Listing : 1.Hurricane (Bob Dylan, Jacques Levy) - 08:33...

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Happy Birthday Marilyn Manson. ‘Accomplished’

This day (January 5, 1969), in Canton, Ohio, (U.S.A), is born Brian Hugh Warner a.k.a. Marilyn Manson, an American heavy metal singer, actor and painter.Tracklist : 1 . The Mephistopheles...

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Ella Fitzgerald records for Verve ‘Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook’ with an orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle (1963)

'Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Jerome Kern Songbook' is a studio album recorded on January 5-7, 1963, with an orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle and released the same year by Verve.Track...

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Weather Report record ‘8:30,’ a double live album for Columbia (1979)

Weather Report 's '8:30' is a double album recorded live (except for 2 tracks) in January–February 1979, produced by Joe Zawinul & Jaco Pastorius and released the same year by...

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We Remember Charles Mingus. ‘Mingus Maximus’

This day ( January 5, 1979), in  Cuernavaca, Mexico,, died Charles Mingus Jr. , an American jazz musician, composer and bandleader.Tracklist : 1 . Shortnin’ Bread 2 . Sue’s Changes (1975) [1/3] 3 . Sue’s Changes...

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Singing Portishead

Amy Lee, Glasxs, Hayley Richman, Priscila Fuentes, Ola Olenkowa, Radiohead, Lia Hide, Lisa Hannigan, Larceny Chamber Orchestra, The Deer, The Civil Wars, Stringspace

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°717 – 2010s Music Videos

Highlighting tracks with distinct vibes—The 1975’s playful “Girls” contrasts youthful chaos with indie pop charm, while Ed Sheeran’s “Don’t” seethes with betrayal over sharp R&B beats. Nicole Scherzinger’s fierce “Poison”...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°694 – 2010s Music Videos

Rihanna's heartfelt "Stay" dials down pop extraversion into raw piano-led intimacy, while Miley Cyrus's "Adore You" channels quiet ache amidst "Bangerz" chaos. Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding's "I Need Your...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°304 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

The Zutons' “Don’t Ever Think [Too Much]” keeps it simple with a catchy riff and relaxed vibe, while Travis’ politically charged “The Beautiful Occupation” takes on war’s grim realities with...

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