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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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This week In Singing Ladies 08/52

Adele, Céline Dion, Madonna, Rhiannon Giddens, CocoRosie, Buffy Saint, Jennifer Rush, Joni Mitchell, k.d. lang, Meshell Ndegeocello, KT Tunstall, Beth Hart

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‘We Are Live’ N°18 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Alphabeat, 10,000 Things, O-Town, The Music, Longwave, Boy Kill Boy, The Hives, Towers Of London, Magic Numbers, The Polyphonic Spree, Death From...

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Van Morrison & Georgie Fame front the Danish Radio Big Band (1990)

February 19, 1990 - Van Morrison, Georgie Fame plus the whole Danish Radio Big Band perform together at the Barbican Center in London

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It’s ‘Reggae Wednesday’ with Toots, Luciano et al in Kingston (2020)

February 19, 2020 - Toots Hibbert, Christopher Martin, Luciano, Shuga, Ras-I, Earthkry, Droop Lion and many many more attend "Reggae Wednesdays' organized by the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica at...

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We remember Larry Coryell

This day (February 19, 2017), in New York City, died Larry Coryell American jazz fusion guitaristTracklist : 1 . Spaces Revisited (2017) 2 . Larry Coryell Trio (2016) 3 ....

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Black Sabbath's "N.I.B." from their 1970 debut is a bold blend of Tony Iommi's heavy riffs and Geezer Butler's bass intro, complemented...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Carolina Chocolate Drops’ take on Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ‘Em Up Style” transforms modern pop into a string-band jam with banjos and fiddles,...

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‘We Are Live’ N°17 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of From the anthemic "Alive" by Pearl Jam, blending raw introspection and arena energy, to the Scorpions’ "Wind of Change," a melodic reflection...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 07/52

How well do you know the music of "California Love" stands as a West Coast anthem blending 2Pac’s urgency and Dr. Dre’s polished production, with Roger Troutman’s talk box adding...

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‘We Are Live’ N°16 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The page highlights diverse ‘80s tracks, like Dexys Midnight Runners’ brassy tribute "Geno," blending fan-to-idol narrative with fiery saxophones, and The Icicle...

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We remember Ray Barretto. ‘The Other Road’

This day (February 17, 2006), in Hoboken, New Jersey, died Ray Barretto, a Puerto Rican conga player.Tracklist : 1 . Me Voy Pa´Mi Islita 2 . Live In Paris 3...

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We remember Thelonious Monk

This day ( February 17, 1982), in Englewood, New Jersey, died Thelonious Sphere Monk, an American jazz pianist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Round Midnight (1963) 2 . Just A...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Elvis Presley's "Polk Salad Annie" thrives on theatrical stage energy with karate moves and Southern gothic tones, while Heart's "Magic Man" blends...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 07/52

How well do you know the music of Pat Metheny’s reworking of Carly Simon’s "That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be" transforms its emotional weight into intricate instrumental...

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Happy Birthday The Weeknd

February 16, 1990 - Abel Makkonen Tesfaye a.k.a. The Weeknd, Canadian singer & songwriter, is 33. Happy Birthday SirTracklist : 1 . Starboy (w/ Daft Punk) 2 . The Hills...

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This week In Soul Artists 07/52

How well do you know the music of Al Jarreau’s "Trouble in Paradise" from his 1983 album balances smooth production and heartfelt lyrics, though it leans into safe territory compared...

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This week In Male Balladeers 07/52

How well do you know the music of Robbie Williams’ "Angels," co-written with Guy Chambers, blends sweeping production with karaoke-ready appeal, securing its place in late-'90s pop history despite chart...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 07/52

How well do you know the music of Jamiroquai’s "Cosmic Girl" blends disco-funk revival with '90s electronic flair, boasting syncopated rhythms and galactic-inspired lyrics, though its mechanical edge may feel...

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Weather Report begin the recording of their sixth album : ‘Tale Spinnin” for Columbia (1975)

Weather Report's 'Tale Spinnin'' is their sixth album recorded between February and April 4, 1975 with Leon Ndugu Chancler on drums and released in May 1975 by Columbia.Track Listing :...

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