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Mbaqanga

As the sonic evolution unfolds, mbaqanga embraces regional hues, stretching from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal. The Soul Brothers and the Makgona Tsohle Band infuse diverse artistry into rhythmic unity, while Miriam...

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Swahili Rap

Bongo Flava, a musical concoction of urban soundscapes and global beats, emerges from the vibrant streets of Dar es Salaam. Artists like Ali Kiba, Diamond Platnumz, Lady Jaydee, and Juma...

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Global Music (louder) New Releases – N°594

Featuring: Sueco, The Red Clay Strays, Kvi Baba, Majself, Antonya, Bitza, Crown Lands, Scatterbrain, Mc Kresha, Aldin Avdijaj, Adrian Minune, Adrian Norocel, Midnight Til Morning, RIKI, Shergi, Jador, Kodaline, Bleachers,...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°34 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Saint Etienne, Big Country, Texas, Exposé, Jellyfish, The Fall, Catatonia, Jah Wobble, Bush, Spacehog, Ride, Mega City Four ? Take our 12-track...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°377 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Da Slammin Phrogz, Belle and Sebastian, Asian Dub Foundation, Calexico, Badly Drawn Boy, Kings Of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, New Order, Placebo, Foo...

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ (USA only) 04/12

Marvin Gaye, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, The Temptations, Andy Williams, Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Simon & Garfunkel

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George Benson plays at New Orleans Jazz Fest (2013)

April 26, 2013 - George Benson performs at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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John Lee Hooker records the first songs featured in his ‘House Of The Blues’ album on Chess (1952)

John Lee Hooker's 'House of the Blues' is an album compiling tracks recorded from April 26, 1951 till late 1952 and released in 1959 by ChessTrack Listing : 1.Walkin' The...

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Woody Guthrie records his first songs to be later featured in the ‘Talking Dust Bowl’ album on Victor (1940)

Woody Guthrie's 'Dust Bowl Ballads' is his first commercial recording recorded between April 26 and May 3, 1940 and released by Victor Records, in 1940.Track Listing : 1.Talkin' Dust Bowl...

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We remember Count Basie. ‘For The Count’

This day (April 26, 1984), in Hollywood, Florida, died William 'Count' Basie a.k.a Count Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan,Tony Bennett,George...

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Singing With Ella Fitzgerald

Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Flip Wilson, Danny Kaye, Buddy Greco, Karen Carpenter, Ginger Rogers, Nancy Dussault, Tom Jones, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Sammy Davis Jr., Treorchy Male...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°571 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Busted, Brian Harvey, Bel's Boys, Matt Willis, Afro Celt Sound System, Glassjaw, Chikinki, Thirteen:13, Remy Zero, Stephen Malkmus, a-ha, Sia ? Take...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°160 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Britney Spears, P!nk, Dannii Minogue, Sweet Female Attitude, The Chemical Brothers, Sunset Strippers, Calvin Harris, Plummet, Madonna, Kim-Lian, Utah Saints, Hi Tack?...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°114 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Caro Emerald, Alice Merton, Frank Turner, Nina Nesbitt, Little Mix, Alessia Cara, Marina, Marlon Roudette, Ciara, Kygo, Disturbed, John Newman ? Take...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°352 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of George Michael, Louise Tucker, Bryan Ferry, The Colourfield, Yarborough & Peoples, Icehouse, Squeeze, Level 42, Jenny Burton, Kenny G, Bardo, Clarence Carter...

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Toni Braxton releases ‘The Heat’ featuring ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough’ and ‘Spanish Guitar’ (2000)

Toni Braxton's 'The Heat' feat. "He Wasn't Man Enough" is her third studio album released on April 25, 2000 by Laface.Track Listing : 1.He Wasn'T Man Enough (Rodney Jerkins, Fred...

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One Little Indian publish ‘Life’s Too Good,’ the debut album of The Sugarcubes featuring Björk (1988)

The Sugarcubes' 'Life's Too Good' is their debut studio album featuring Björk on vocals, produced by Ray Shulman and Derek Birkett and released on April 25, 1988 by One Little...

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Bruce Springsteen releases his fourteenth album : ‘We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions’ celebrating Pete Seeger (2006)

Bruce Springsteen's 'We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions' is his fourteenth studio album featuring thirteen songs made popular by Pete Seeger, released on April 25, 2006 by Columbia Records.Track Listing...

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As we wish, today, Andy Bell a Happy Birthday, the time has come to playlist the ‘BESTS’ of his band : Erasure

As we wish, today, English singer and songwriter, Andy Bell a Happy Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : Erasure Video Tracklist : 1...

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The Moody Blues release ‘On the Threshold of a Dream,’ their fourth album (1969)

The Moody Blues' 'On the Threshold of a Dream' is their fourth album produced by Tony Clarke and released on April 25, 1969 by DeramTrack Listing : 1.In The Beginning...

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