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This week In Jazz Legends 05/52

How well do you know the music of Bill Evans’ moody “Nardis” evolves into an introspective canvas, while Carmen McRae’s haunting take on “Round Midnight” fuses jazz clarity with late-night...

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“Bolerinas” & Boleros

From the romantic whispers of José Sánchez to the timeless compositions of Agustín Lara and the harmonious melodies of Trio Los Panchos, Bolero has evolved and enchanted generations, with voices...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 05/52

How well do you know the music of 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...

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This week In Soul Artists 05/52

How well do you know the music of From Luther Vandross’s heartfelt take on “The Impossible Dream” blending Broadway flair with R&B nuance to Al Green’s timeless “Let’s Stay Together,”...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°476 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sting and Cheb Mami’s “Desert Rose” blends Western pop with Middle Eastern influences, crafting a lush, cinematic atmosphere with haunting melodies and...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°321 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Offspring’s "Hit That" tackles fleeting relationships with fast-paced, synth-laced punk energy, while The Killer’s "Spaceman" blends sci-fi metaphors and ’80s influences...

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Happy Birthday Joshua Redman. ‘Joshua Free’

This day (February 1, 1969), in Berkeley, California, is born Joshua Redman, an American jazz saxophonist and composer .Tracklist : 1 . @ Torino Jazz Festival (2019) 2 . w/...

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Singing (Ladies only) Justin Timberlake

How well do you know the music of Sofia Karlberg brings a stripped-down charm to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” while The xx completely deconstruct “My Love” with haunting...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°108 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of S Club’s lively "Alive" bursts with disco strings and early 2000s charm, while Britney and Madonna spar in the energetic "Me Against...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°305 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sheena Easton’s "The Lover in Me" rewired her sound with sultry vocals and crisp beats, while Bonnie Tyler brought grit to "The...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°105 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Will Smith's breezy "Miami" celebrates sunny hedonism, while Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" flips *Annie* into a gritty anthem of perseverance. Naughty by...

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‘We Are Live’ N°125 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Aloe Blacc’s "I Need A Dollar" delivers a raw tale of financial struggle with a timeless groove, while Beyoncé’s "Love On Top"...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°320 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Oasis pushes Britpop boundaries with the epic "All Around the World," drenched in lavish orchestration and sing-along bravado, while Foo Fighters’ "My...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°654 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nicki Minaj's "Right Thru Me" blends emotional honesty with sleek production, while Alicia Keys’ "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" uses ’80s-tinged...

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Singing (and Playing) With Phil Collins

How well do you know the music of Genesis merges charm and complexity in *A Trick of the Tail*, with "Los Endos" delivering an electrifying instrumental finale laced with earlier...

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We Remember Lightnin’ Hopkins. ‘Mojo Handed’

This day (January 30, 1982), in Houston, Texas, died Sam John ‘Lightnin' Hopkins, an American country blues singer and guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . What'd I Say (1970) 2 . Gowing...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°99 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jay-Z’s effortless swagger shines in "I Just Wanna Love U," blending humor with The Neptunes' funky production, while Chris Brown's "With You"...

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This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12

How well do you know the music of Aretha Franklin’s gritty "Chain of Fools" opens with Joe South’s hypnotic guitar, amplifying her commanding vocals, while Wilson Pickett’s "Everybody Needs Somebody...

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This week In Singing Ladies 05/52

How well do you know the music of Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°98 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Johnny Gill’s velvety "A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction" oozes '90s R&B sophistication, while Jodeci’s emotive "Cry for You" shines with gospel-tinged vulnerability....

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