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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°326 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Hoosiers charm with "Worst Case Scenario," an indie-pop twist full of quirks and melodious energy, while Good Charlotte’s "Lifestyles of the...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°11 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lisa Stansfield's "Live Together" fuses late-’80s polish with house grooves, while Midnight Oil’s "Blue Sky Mine" pairs an upbeat melody with sharp...

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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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Hip-Hop & Soul N°356 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Blu Cantrell's "Make Me Wanna Scream" blends R&B with reggae, driven by raw vocals and Ian Lewis's warm backing, though it falls...

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We remember Burt Bacharach. ‘Anyone Who Has A Burt’

This day (February 8, 2023), in Los Angeles, California, died Burt Bacharach, an American pianist, composer and music producer. Tracklist : 1 . That’s What Friends Are For (Glastonbury 2015)...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 7 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To The Stooges, Santana, Van Halen, J Dilla, Emmylou Harris, Lambchop, Chick Corea, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Hank Mobley, Kurt Elling, Paquito D’Rivera...

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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°495

Kendrick Lamar headlines the Super Bowl Halftime Show, unveiling "Bodies" alongside "HUMBLE." and "Not Like Us." Samuel L. Jackson channels Uncle Sam as SZA joins for "All the Stars." Yungeen...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°112 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" kicks off with punchy synths, capturing the reckless fun of late-2000s dancefloors, while Kylie Minogue’s "Wow" brings glittery...

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This week In Jazz Legends 06/52

Ben Harper’s "Whipping Boy" blends blues and folk elements in his 1994 debut, "Welcome to the Cruel World," maintaining a restrained charm that invites reflection. Whitney Houston's "It’s Not Right...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°108 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ed Sheeran’s "Castle on the Hill" shines with nostalgia, blending personal childhood memories with a polished production, hitting global charts and achieving...

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This week In Singing Ladies 06/52

From Pink Floyd’s "Comfortably Numb," blending David Gilmour’s guitar brilliance with Roger Waters’ poignant lyrics, to Europe’s "The Final Countdown" and its iconic keyboard riff, these tracks highlight defining musical...

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Me:nu Du Jour February 5 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Sade, Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, Bryan Ferry, Cream, Bee Gees, Lenny Kravitz, Nick Cave, Wayne Shorter We Celebrate Al Kooper, Bobby Brown, Kevin Gates...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 05/52

Bloc Party’s “Like Eating Glass” hits hard with jagged post-punk guitars and emotional turbulence, while Muse’s “Plug In Baby” fuses baroque-inspired riffs with early-2000s paranoia. The Strokes channel gritty youth...

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Sri Lankan Baila

Step into the vibrant world of Sri Lanka's music scene with the rhythmic sounds of artists like Desmond de Silva, M.S. Fernando, and Mariazelle Gunatilleke. Their melodies echo through generations,...

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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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‘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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New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°477

The Offspring’s "OK, But This Is The Last Time" echoes themes of "Self Esteem" with a self-aware twist. Robyn and David Byrne revisit "Dancing On My Own" at SNL50. Cher...

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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 ’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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