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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 02/52

How well do you know the music of Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo, Tania Maria, Hiromi, Michel Legrand, Ben Sidran, Marcus Roberts, Dave Grusin, Bill Evans, Alice Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Tommy...

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This week In Singing Ladies 02/52

How well do you know the music of Shirley Bassey, Lizz Wright, Katie Melua, Julie Andrews, Céline Dion, Joan Baez, Laura Marling, Kandace Springs, Mary J. Blige, Carly Simon, Pat...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°406 – 2010s Music Videos

SZA’s introspective “The Weekend” explores nontraditional relationships with raw honesty, boosted by silky production and a compelling video by Solange. Offset’s bold “Ric Flair Drip” channels extravagance through infectious hooks...

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Dinah Washington records ‘Dinah!’ an album for Emarcy (1956)

Dinah Washington's 'Dinah!' is an album recorded on January 11 & November 11, 1956 and released in 1956 by Emarcy.Track Listing : 1.Look To The Rainbow (Yip Harburg, Burton Lane)...

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Happy Birthday Lee Ritenour. ‘Captain Lee’

This day (January 11, 1952), in Los Angeles, California, is born Lee Ritenour, an American jazz guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Dave Grusin – KNKX Studio Session (2019) 2 ....

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Top 20 Music Charts – 20 Genres Ranked (Jan 8, 2026)

This week’s Top 20 charts ignite with sharp momentum shifts and unexpected cross-genre sparks. YUNGBLUD topples a long-standing metalcore leader, while Zara Larsson and Young M.A make notable late-chart entrances...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°514 – Vintage 90s Videos

Judy Cheeks’ "Reach" balances house beats with pop flair, a 1994 anthem that hit #12 on UK charts, while Baby D’s "So Pure" bursts with mid-‘90s rave energy, blending breakbeats...

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This week In Male Balladeers 02/52

How well do you know the music of Andy Williams, Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, The Doors, Kurt Elling, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, Ry Cooder, James Taylor, Donny Hathaway,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°309 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

SNAP!’s "Colour of Love" shines with Thea Austin’s emotive vocals atop polished house beats, while George Michael’s *Freedom! '90* boldly rejects his former image with a funky, defiant groove. Ace...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°717 – 2010s Music Videos

Highlighting tracks with distinct vibes—The 1975’s playful “Girls” contrasts youthful chaos with indie pop charm, while Ed Sheeran’s “Don’t” seethes with betrayal over sharp R&B beats. Nicole Scherzinger’s fierce “Poison”...

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This week In Soul 01/52

How well do you know the music of Gladys Knight & The Pips, Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. & The MG'S, Edwin Starr, James Brown,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°512 – Vintage 90s Videos

Apache Indian’s witty "Arranged Marriage" fuses bhangra and reggae to offer satire on cultural traditions, while Spacedust’s "Gym And Tonic" spins fitness humor into a UK chart-topper. Kristine W’s "Land...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°303 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

UB40’s "Bring Me Your Cup" brings relaxed reggae vibes to *Promises and Lies*, while The Mission’s "Tower of Strength" stands tall with its Gothic rock intensity, amplified by collaborations like...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 01/52

How well do you know the music of Donna Grantis, John McLaughlin, George Benson, Peter Frampton, Audley Freed, Lucky Peterson, Zakk Wylde , Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Page, Joe...

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This week In Male Balladeers 01/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson, Alex Turner, Lou Rawls, Elvis Costello, Townes Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Ed Sheeran, George Benson, Smokey Robinson, Bobby 'Blue' Bland,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°300 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Foals, Robbie Williams, Busted, Braund Reynolds, Razorlight, Electric Six, A1, Ronan Keating, Yusuf, Paramore, Starsailor, Newton Faulkner, Depeche Mode ? Take our...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 28 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To John Legend, Bill Evans, Joe Lovano, Woody Shaw We Celebrate John Legend, Lemmy, Dennis Wilson, Lonnie Liston Smith, Freddie King, Michel Petrucciani We Watch...

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Top 20 Music Charts – 16 Genres Ranked (December 24, 2025)

This bi-weekly update captures sharp shifts across the charts, from Stray Kids storming into Asian Pop’s Top 5 to Kendrick Lamar holding firm as new U.S. hip-hop entries disrupt the...

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Motown publish The Jackson 5’s debut album : ‘Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5’ featuring ‘I Want You Back’ (1969)

'Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5' is the debut album of The Jackson 5 featuring Michael Jackson as lead singer, released on December 18, 1969 by Motown.Track Listing : 1.Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah...

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Geffen publish Mary J. Blige’s eighth album : ‘Growing Pains’ featuring ‘Just Fine’ (2007)

Mary J. Blige's 'Growing Pains' is her eighth studio album released on December 18, 2007 by Geffen Records. Track Listing : 1.Work That (Mary J. Blige, Theron Otis Feemster, Sean...

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