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Duetistas Rurales

From Argentina to Brazil, the art of payada knows no borders. International maestros like Walter Mosegui and Gustavo Guichon find inspiration in diverse landscapes, keeping the tradition alive while nudging...

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This week In Male Balladeers 05/52

Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder’s stripped-back cover of "Throw Your Arms Around Me" conveys fragility with raw harmonies, while Steppenwolf’s snarling 1968 take on "Hoochie Coochie Man" transforms the blues...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°540 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Veruca Salt’s “Number One Blind” churns with grungy distortion, while Nirvana’s raw and poignant “Sliver” captures mundane family life with unvarnished charm....

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°98 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of MGMT's "Kids" blends nostalgic synth-pop with bittersweet themes, while Christina Aguilera’s "Hurt" channels raw grief through lush orchestration. Muse’s "Time Is Running...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°241 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Dr. Dre’s “Bad Intentions” flexes smooth swagger over a vintage sample, while 50 Cent’s “Disco Inferno” brings glossy nightlife vibes with unshakable...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°307 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Bon Jovi’s "Bed of Roses" delivers tender introspection with Sambora’s soaring guitar riffs, while Tori Amos’ "China" captivates through understated piano melodies...

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A Nightingale In Bollywood

Picture the journey of Lata Mangeshkar, a vocalist initially dismissed in Bollywood for her voice's perceived limitations. Yet, she persists, infusing every tune with distinctiveness, from classics like "Rahen Na...

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Honky Tonk Men And Women

A blend of folk, blues, and country influences, Honky Tonk's raw rhythms captured the postwar era's spirit, evolving into a cornerstone of country music. With a canvas of guitar, fiddle,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°96 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of White Town’s "Your Woman" flips gender norms with ironic lyrics over a ’90s-meets-1930s groove, while Tori Amos’s "Professional Widow" snarls with harpsichord-driven...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°522 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Hi-Gate’s "Pitchin’ (In Every Direction)" captures late '90s trance with driving synths and club energy, while Phoenix’s "If I Ever Feel Better"...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°610 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Rizzle Kicks’ funky "Mama Do the Hump," produced by Fatboy Slim, blends cheeky wordplay and nostalgia, while Demi Lovato’s "Sorry Not Sorry"...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°477 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Babybird’s cheeky “Candy Girl” brought mid-‘90s indie pop flair with wry humor and breezy melodies, while Dubstar’s “I Will Be Your Girlfriend”...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°104 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Dr. Dre’s slick production powers "The Next Episode," with Snoop Dogg’s flow and Nate Dogg’s iconic hook oozing West Coast cool. Outkast’s...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°100 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Madonna’s "Borderline" blends heartfelt vulnerability with post-disco grooves, while Rod Stewart’s "Young Turks" captures youthful defiance with synth-driven energy. Elvis Costello’s moody...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 05/52

Santana’s “Once It’s Gotcha” layers Latin jazz percussion with Carlos Santana’s subtle guitar and vocals, while Bill Frisell’s “Outlaws” shifts between jazz fusion and Americana across two albums, each offering...

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“Bolerinas” & Boleros

From the romantic whispers of José Sánchez to the timeless compositions of Agustín Lara and the harmonious melodies of Trio Los Panchos, Bolero has evolved and enchanted generations, with voices...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 05/52

Fleetwood Mac’s "Go Your Own Way" channels heartbreak into a jagged rock anthem with Lindsey Buckingham’s biting riffs, while Al Green’s "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" reimagines the...

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This week In Soul Artists 05/52

From Luther Vandross’s heartfelt take on “The Impossible Dream” blending Broadway flair with R&B nuance to Al Green’s timeless “Let’s Stay Together,” the text highlights standout interpretations. Prince’s sultry ballad...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°109 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of New Kids on the Block’s upbeat “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” and Five’s swagger-filled “Slam Dunk (Da Funk)” define late-'80s and...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°539 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Madness bring playful energy with the instrumental “The Return of the Los Palmas 7,” blending celebratory melodies and ska rhythms, while XTC’s...

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