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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 07/52

Jamiroquai’s "Cosmic Girl" blends disco-funk revival with '90s electronic flair, boasting syncopated rhythms and galactic-inspired lyrics, though its mechanical edge may feel rigid. Critics like Caroline Sullivan liken its harmonies...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°523 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tracks like “Think About” by D.J. H. and Stefy tap into ’90s sampling with Aretha Franklin cuts creating a nostalgic-mechanical vibe, while...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°109 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Brandy’s "Sittin' Up in My Room," crafted by Babyface, blends introspection with polished mid-'90s R&B, featuring a catchiness rooted in Brandy’s youthful...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 07/52

Omar Sosa’s Moody Jazz Café performance fused Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, blending traditional influences with electronic effects. His use of piano, Fender Rhodes, and keyboards created textured, dynamic compositions...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°245 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Jackson’s "Remember the Time" blends nostalgic R&B with the crisp beats of new jack swing, peaking at #3 on the US...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°115 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang’s "Get Down On It" combines funky basslines with vibrant horn bursts, embodying 1980s party vibes. Billy Ocean’s "When...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°329 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Extreme’s "Tragic Comic" blends humor and romance with a rock vibe, showcasing witty lyrics atop a straightforward E major framework. Its quirky...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°108 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Daniel Bedingfield’s "Gotta Get Thru This" brilliantly channels raw emotion with a DIY edge, blending heartfelt falsetto and UK garage beats recorded...

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Singing With Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel’s "Washing of the Water" gets an understated touch from Coldplay’s Chris Martin, merging emotional restraint with spiritual depth. Kate Bush and Gabriel’s duet "Another Day" channels post-breakup longing,...

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Taj Mahal records ‘The Real Thing,’ a live album at Fillmore East, New York City (1971)

Taj Mahal's 'The Real Thing' is a live album recorded on February 13, 1971 at Fillmore East, New York City with a band with four tuba players and released the...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Ella in Berlin’ a live album for Verve (1960)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella in Berlin' is a live album recorded on February 13, 1960, at the Deutschlandhalle, Berlin and released the same year by Verve.Track Listing : 1.Gone With The...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 07/52

Bob Dylan’s "Knockin' on Heaven’s Door" stands out with its minimalist lyrics on mortality, becoming a timeless, adaptable classic reinterpreted by over 150 artists, including Guns N’ Roses and Eric...

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Robert Wyatt records his sixth album : ‘Dondestan’ for Rough Trade (1991)

Robert Wyatt's 'Dondestan' is the sixth studio album recorded in February 1991 and released in 1991 By Rough Trade.Track Listing : 1.Cp Jeebies (Robert Wyatt) - 04:04 . 2.N.I.O. (New...

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Singing With Sheryl Crow OLDIES

Sheryl Crow’s "Everyday Is a Winding Road" captures mid-90s resilience with its road-trip-ready groove and Neil Finn’s subtle backing vocals, making it a standout from her triple-platinum 1996 album. Prince’s...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°331 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

Bass Bumpers’ "The Music's Got Me" captures early '90s Eurodance energy with thumping beats and addictive vocal loops, while MC Sar & The Real McCoy’s "Run Away" pairs melancholy lyrics...

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Moving Kimonos

Regional whispers echo through the air, from Edo's vibrant rush to Kansai's introspective lyricism, showcasing the diverse musical styles that morph to fit their locale. As the Ensemble Nipponia keeps...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°244 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Young Jeezy and Akon bring grit to the streets with “Soul Survivor,” blending raw lyricism and a haunting chorus, while Eminem’s “When...

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‘We Are Live’ N°13 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Jam's "In the City" charges with punk urgency, critiquing authority in urban life, while The Damned’s gothic "Eloise" thrives on dramatic...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between homage and cultural reinterpretation. Buddy's sharp solos and...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°330 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Shalamar’s "Right In The Socket" grooves through disco-funk vibes, powered by charismatic vocals and Leon Sylvers III's vibrant production, while Luther Vandross’s...

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