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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°320 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Moony, Sheryl Crow, Lene Marlin, Hilary Duff, Ashlee Simpson, Turin Brakes, The Fratellis, Puddle Of Mudd, New Found Glory, Enrique Iglesias, Jakatta,...

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Happy Birthday David Murray. ‘One More Circle’

This day (February 19, 1955), in Oakland, California, is born David Murray, an American musician who plays mainly tenor saxophone and sometimes bass clarinet.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Saul Williams...

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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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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°611 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of "Run Up" by Major Lazer featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj blends breezy Caribbean vibes with dancehall finesse, featuring PND's melodic charm and...

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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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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 Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 07/52

How well do you know the music of Omar Sosa’s Moody Jazz Café performance fused Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, blending traditional influences with electronic effects. His use of piano,...

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‘We Are Live’ N°15 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Kills’ "The Good Ones" thrives on raw minimalism, with Alison Mosshart’s snarl paired against Jamie Hince’s taut guitar, creating electrifying tension....

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

How well do you know the music of 50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°312 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Shakira’s rock-tinged "Don't Bother" captures heartbreak's defiance, while Avril Lavigne’s "Sk8er Boi" delivers pop-punk attitude with a relatable tale of underdog triumph....

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‘We Are Live’ N°14 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Bolton and Bob Dylan's "Steel Bars" channels raw '90s melodrama with vivid metaphors of emotional captivity, while Throwing Muses' "Counting Backwards"...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

How well do you know the music of Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between...

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Contemporary publish Ornette Coleman’s debut album : ‘Something Else!!!!’ (1958)

Ornette Coleman's 'Something Else!!!!' is his debut album recorded on February 10 – March 24, 1958 with Don Cherry among others and released the same year by Contemporary.Track Listing :...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

How well do you know the music of Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°410 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe" shines with chaotic, stripped-down beats and divisive energy, featuring rapid-fire lyrics and a theatrical music video by Hype...

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We remember Jimmy Smith. ‘Jimmy Moved On’

This day (February 8, 2005), in Scottsdale, Arizona, died Jimmy Smith,a jazz musician whose performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ helped to popularize the instrument.Tracklist : 1 . The...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°10 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Jam’s "Absolute Beginners" blends mod revival with introspection, while The Smiths’ "Shoplifters of the World Unite" pairs Morrissey’s wit with Marr’s...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 06/52

How well do you know the music of Van Halen's "She's the Woman" bridges 2012 and the '70s with Eddie’s inventive guitar work and David Lee Roth’s charismatic but patchy...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°668 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Alan Walker's "Faded" blends atmospheric introspection with mainstream appeal, driven by Iselin Solheim’s haunting vocals and a looping piano refrain. Its staggering...

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Happy Birthday Al Kooper

February 5, 1944 - Alan Peter Kuperschmidt a.k.a.Al Kooper, co-creator of Blood, Sweat & Tears and Bob Dylan's collaborator is 76. Happy Birthday Sir Tracklist : 1 . w/ Friends...

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