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We remember Howlin’ Wolf. ‘Big And Bad’

This day (January 10, 1976), in Hines, Illinois, died Chester Arthur Burnett a.k.a Howlin' Wolf, an American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player.Tracklist : 1 . Evil 2 . Highway...

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Appalachian Tracks

Traverse through the landscape of bluegrass and clog dancing, guided by the ghostly apparitions of Clarence Ashley and the vibrant performances of Alison Krauss. The symphony of Appalachian narratives swells...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°308 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

The text highlights standout tracks like The Kane Gang’s sleek mid-‘80s rendition of "Respect Yourself," and Bruce Springsteen’s punchy "Dancing in the Dark," blending introspection with high-energy production. Duran Duran...

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David Ruffin begins the recording of ‘David,’ a posthumous album (1969)

David Ruffin's 'David' is an album (also known as 'The Unreleased Album') recorded between January 6, 1969 & May 26, 1971 and released on June 25, 2004 by Hip-O.Track Listing...

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Me:nu Du Jour January 5 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Weather Report, Medeski Martin & Wood, John Scofield, Ella Fitzgerald, Milt Jackson We Celebrate...

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Weather Report record ‘8:30,’ a double live album for Columbia (1979)

Weather Report 's '8:30' is a double album recorded live (except for 2 tracks) in January–February 1979, produced by Joe Zawinul & Jaco Pastorius and released the same year by...

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Singing (and Playing) Led Zeppelin

Razer, Slash, Alpha Blondy, Karen O, Temple Of The Dog, Alabama Shakes, Alice in Chains, Heart, Steve Vai, Zepparella, Dave Grohl, Warren Haynes, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Tori Amos

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Kudu Records publish Grover Washington, Jr’s debut album : ‘Inner City Blues’ (1972)

Grover Washington, Jr's 'Inner City Blues' is his debut album produced By Creed Taylor and released on January 3, 1972 by Kudu Records.Track Listing : 1.Inner City Blues (Marvin Gaye)...

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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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Sarah Vaughan records her last album : ‘Brazilian Romance’ produced by Sérgio Mendes (1987)

Sarah Vaughan's 'Brazilian Romance' is her last (and her third of Brazilian music) album produced by Sérgio Mendes, recorded in January 1987 and released the same year by Columbia.Track Listing...

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Me:nu Du Jour December 29 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To David Byrne, America, Johnny Burnette, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, David Murray, Yma Sumac We Celebrate Marianne Faithfull, Dexter Holland, The Offspring, Joe...

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We remember Eartha Kitt. ‘Gone With Santa Daddy’

This day (December 25, 2008), in Weston, Connecticut, died Eartha Kitt, an American singer, actress and cabaret star, best known for her version of "C'est Si Bon" and her Christmas...

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Happy Birthday Eddie Vedder. ‘Stormy Vedder’

This day (December 23, 1964), in Evanston, Illinois, is born Edward Louis Severson known as Eddie Vedder, American musician, singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of Pearl JamTracklist : 1 ....

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Nina Simone records ‘Sings the Blues,’ her first album for RCA Victor (1966)

Nina Simone's 'Sings the Blues' is an album recorded on December 19, 1966 and released in 1967 By RCA VictorTrack Listing : 1.Do I Move You? (Nina Simone) - 02:46...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°382 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy, C.J. Lewis, Stex, Nu Colours, Bizzi, Rakim, Kirk Franklin, Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, R....

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 51/52

How well do you know the music of Keith Richards, Gary Clark Jr., Albert King, George Thorogood, Gary Moore, Johnny Winter, Pete Townshend, Tommy Iommi, Glenn Tipton, Angus Young, Steve...

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Sony publish D’Angelo’s third album : ‘Black Messiah’ (2014)

D'Angelo's 'Black Messiah' is his third album released (fourteen years after his album 'Vodoo') on December 14 , 2014 by Sony.Track Listing : 1.Ain'T That Easy (D'Angelo) - 04:49 ....

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Me:nu Du Jour December 10 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Whitney Houston, Joe Satriani, Fred Neil, Queen, Alphonse Mouzon, Gil Evans We Celebrate Brian Molko, Placebo, Otis Redding, Diane Schuur We Watch Tracy Chapman,...

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Delaney & Bonnie take their famous friends to Copenhagen (1969)

December 10, 1969 - Delaney & Bonnie and Friends - that is Bonnie Bramlett, Delaney Bramlett, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Carl Radle, Jim Gordon, Bobby Whitlock, Billy Preston, Jim Price,...

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Cream release their debut album : ‘Fresh Cream’ featuring ‘Spoonful,’ ‘I’m So Glad’ and ‘Toad’ (1966)

Cream's 'Fresh Cream' is their debut studio album released on December 9, 1966 as both a mono and stereo version by Reaction Records .Track Listing : 1.N.S.U. (Jack Bruce) -...

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