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Happy Birthday Narada Michael Walden. ‘Mas Que Narada’

This day (April 23, 1952), in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is born Narada Michael Walden, an American producer, drummer, singer and songwriter. Tracklist : 1 . Sizzle Reel (2013) 2 . 40...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°372 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Boney M, Mariah Carey, Loveland vs Darlene Lewis, Funky Green Dogs, Tongue n Cheek, The Handbaggers, Black Box, Ruff Driverz, Arrola, BT,...

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We remember Richie Havens. ‘Stairway To Havens’

This day (April 22, 2013), in Jersey City, New Jersey, died Richie Havens an American folk singer and guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . Freedom 2 . Going Back To My Roots...

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T-Neck Records publish ‘Showdown,’ The Isley Brothers’ sixteenth album (1978)

The Isley Brothers 'Showdown' is their sixteenth album released on April 22, 1978 by T-Neck Records.Track Listing : 1.Showdown (Part 1 & 2) (Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald...

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Happy Birthday Iggy Pop. ‘Most For Life’

This day (April 21, 1947), in Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.A., is born James Newell Osterberg, Jr. better known as Iggy Pop, American singer-songwriter, front man for The StoogesTracklist : 1 ....

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Bizarre publish ‘Uncle Meat’ by The Mothers of Invention produced by Frank Zappa (1969)

The Mothers of Invention's 'Uncle Meat' is their fifth studio album produced by Frank Zappa and released on April 21, 1969 as a double album by Bizarre/Reprise. Track Listing :...

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Miles Davis and his Quintet record ‘In Person Friday & Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk’ (1961)

Miles Davis' 'In Person Friday & Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk' is a live album recorded with the Quintet on April 21 & 22, 1961 at a nightclub in San...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°151 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Whitney Houston, Thomas Dolby, Bryan Ferry, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Lick The Tins, Lou Gramm, Keith Marshall, Agnetha Fältskog, UB40, Fine Young...

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Dee Dee Bridgewater releases ‘Dee Dee’s Feathers,’ recorded with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra directed by Irvin Mayfield (2015)

Dee Dee Bridgewater's 'Dee Dee’s Feathers' is a collaborative album recorded with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra directed by trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and released on April 20th, 2015 by Masterworks...

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This week In Soul Artists 16/52

Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Richie Havens, Nina Simone, Whitney Houston, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kelis, Earth Wind, Fire, Parliament, Prince, Chic, A Tribe Called Quest, Al Green, Lyle Lovett

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 16/52

Robert Plant & Queen, Guns N' Roses & Angus Young, Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus & Dave Grohl, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney & Joe Walsh, Sting & Backstreet Boys, Massive Attack...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°31 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Stranglers, Howard Jones, PJ & Duncan, The Railway Children, Northern Uproar, Natalie Merchant, Gigolo Aunts, The Auteurs, Catherine Wheel, Electronic, Goldblade,...

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On Web TV today, ‘One World: Together At Home’ with Lady Gaga and more than fifty artists (2020)

April 18, 2020 - Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Lizzo, Kacey Musgraves, Elton John, Maluma, J Lo, Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes, Keith Urban, Eddie Vedder, Sam Smith, Stevie...

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Esperanza Spalding releases ‘Junjo,’ her debut album on Spanish label (2006)

Esperanza Spalding's 'Junjo' is her debut album released on April 18, 2006 by Ayva Musica.Track Listing : 1.The Peacocks (Jimmy Rowles) - 07:56 . 2.Loro (Egberto Gismonti) - 05:06 ....

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A Tribe Called Quest release ‘People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm’ featuring ‘Can I Kick It?’ (1990)

A Tribe Called Quest's 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm' is their debut album released on April 17, 1990 by Jive Records.Track Listing : 1.Push It Along (Q-Tip,...

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Chess release Muddy Waters’ only all-acoustic album : ‘Folk Singer’ (1964)

Muddy Waters's 'Folk Singer' is his fourth (and only all-acoustic) album released on April 17, 1964 by Chess.Track Listing : 1.My Home Is In The Delta (Muddy Waters) - 03:58...

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Universal publish Dee Dee Bridgewater’s album : ‘Red Earth’ recorded with african musicians (2007)

Dee Dee Bridgewater's 'Red Earth' is an album (subtitled 'A Malian Journey') released on April 17, 2007 by Universal.Track Listing : 1.Afro Blue (Oscar Brown, Jr., Mongo Santamaría) - 05:11...

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Anti release the first Tom Waits in six years : ‘Mule Variations’ (1999)

Tom Waits' 'Mule Variations' is his twelfth (his first in six years) studio album released on April 16, 1999 by Anti. Track Listing : 1.Big In Japan (Tom Waits, Kathleen...

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Bert Jansch releases ‘Bert Jansch,’ his eponymous debut album (1965)

'Bert Jansch' is his eponymous debut album featuring 'Needle of Death,' produced by Bill Leader and released on April 16, 1965 by TransatlanticTrack Listing : 1.Strolling Down The Highway (Bert...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°368 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kadoc, David Bowie, Silver Bullet, Katherine E, Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Eve Gallagher, The Shamen, Jesus Jones, JT Playaz, Full Intention,...

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