American Music Club

This week In Singing Ladies 04/52

How well do you know the music of Bonnie Raitt’s blues-infused "Have A Heart" captures exasperated honesty, while Tori Amos’ "Cornflake Girl" critiques betrayal through haunting alt-rock grooves. Rihanna’s "Kiss...

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This week In Soul Artists 04/52

How well do you know the music of Anita Baker’s silky “Sweet Love” glides on elegant restraint, while Eddie Floyd’s “Knock on Wood” thunders with raw urgency. Curtis Mayfield’s tender...

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Happy Birthday Beth Hart. ‘Hart Of Class’

This day (January 24, 1972), in Los Angeles, California, (USA), is born Beth Hart, an American soulful singer Tracklist : 1 . Am I The One (Rockpalast Germany, 1999) 2...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 04/52

How well do you know the music of Pat Metheny reshapes Carly Simon's "That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be" into a tender baritone guitar instrumental, while John...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 04/52

How well do you know the music of INXS’s "Need You Tonight" oozes late-’80s sensuality with its hypnotic groove, while Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" balances...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 04/52

How well do you know the music of Sting's "All This Time" mixes upbeat melodies with themes of grief, rebellion, and religion, while Puff Daddy’s "I’ll Be Missing You" crafts...

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We remember Etta James. ‘Etta Lasts’

This day (January 20, 2012), in Riverside, California, died Jamesetta Hawkins a.k.a. Etta James,an American singer.Tracklist : 1 . Something’S Got A Hold On Me 2 . w/ Chuck Berry...

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We remember David Crosby. ‘Sing Crosby’

This day (January 19, 2023), in Santa Ynez, California, died David Van Cortlandt Crosby simply known as David Crosby American singer-songwriter, guitarist & co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills...

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We remember Carl Perkins. ‘Now Go, Carl, Go’

This day (January 19, 1998 ), in Jackson, Tennessee, died Carl Lee Perkins a.k.a. Carl Perkins, an American singer, songwriter who wrote among others 'Blue Suede Shoes' and ' Matchbox'.Tracklist...

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We remember Glenn Frey. ‘But You Can Never Leave!’

This day (January 18, 2016), in New York City, died Glenn Lewis Frey a.k.a. Glenn Frey, an American singer, songwriter and founder of the Eagles.Tracklist : 1 . Club Troubadour...

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Happy Birthday Al Foster. ‘You Can Call Him Al’

This day ( January 18, 1943), in Richmond, Virginia, is born Al Foster, an American jazz drummer.Tracklist : 1 . Live in Serbia (2012) 2 . In Odessa (2010) 3...

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This week In Jazz Legends 03/52

How well do you know the music of Gerry Mulligan’s breezy “Out Back of the Barn” pairs his warm baritone sax with Ben Webster’s swinging tenor for a relaxed cool...

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We remember Junior Wells. ‘Blowing In The Harp’

This day (January 15, 1998), in Chicago, Illinois, died Amos Wells Blakemore Jr. a.k.a. Junior Wells, an American Chicago blues vocalist and harmonica player..Tracklist : 1 . Trouble No More...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Mary J. Blige, Donald Fagen, Vampire Weekend, Beck, Sting, Foo Fighters, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Arcade Fire,...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Donald Fagen, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, The Police, Queen, Shirley Bassey, Nina Hagen, Iron Maiden, Lou Reed, David Bowie...

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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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Happy Birthday Shirley Bassey. ‘Dame Shirley, You Are Forever’

This day (January 8, 1937), in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales (UK), is born Shirley Veronica Bassey simply known as Shirley Bassey.Tracklist : 1 . This is my life 2 ....

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 01/52

How well do you know the music of Aerosmith, Dio, Led Zeppelin, The Hives, Marilyn Manson, Zakk Wylde, Rancid, Dio, Destroy All Monsters, Donna Grantis, Asheton, Asheton, Mascis, Watt, The...

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Organizers

Embark on a musical journey with The Organ Odyssey, where artists like Rhoda Scott, Barbara Dennerlein, and Klaus Wunderlich breathe life into the realm of jazz and Americana through the...

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Conga Summit

Poncho Sanchez and Armando Peraza lead congas on vibrant jazz adventures, while artists like Tata Guines and Jack Costanzo honor tradition with a nod to the future. Their music blends...

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