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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°301 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sarah Brightman’s ethereal "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" balances operatic skill with pop appeal, a tender lament from *Phantom of the...

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This week In Jazz Legends 04/52

How well do you know the music of Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues” showcases his inventive thumb-picked technique and octave work, supported by Tommy Flanagan’s piano and Percy Heath’s bass,...

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We remember Hugh Masekela. ‘Just Hugh’

This day (January 23, 2018), in Johannesburg, died Hugh Ramopolo Masekela, a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. Tracklist : 1 . Musicport Festival (2011) 2 . Makoti...

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Ella Fitzgerald records the album ‘Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!’ with a quartet led by Lou Levy (1961)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' is a studio album recorded on January 23, 1961 &June 22-23, 1961 with a jazz quartet led by Lou Levy and released the...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Ella in Japan: ‘S Wonderful’ a live album for Verve (1964)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella in Japan:'s Wonderful' is a live album recorded on January 19 and 22, 1964 at Hibiya Public Hall and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, Japan and released in...

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Singing Sade

How well do you know the music of Sade's timeless tracks inspire distinct interpretations here. Emmanuel Nwamadi’s heartfelt twist of “The Sweetest Taboo” balances sincerity with vocal depth, while Ane...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°517 – Vintage 80s Videos

How well do you know the music of Yarbrough and Peoples’ synth-heavy "Guilty" evokes ’80s R&B with gospel-infused vocals, while Prince’s "I Wanna Be Your Lover" blends funk and longing...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 02/52

How well do you know the music of Al Caiola, Frank Vignola, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli, Marc Ribot, Jim Hall, Mike Stern, Lee Ritenour, John Mclaughlin, Paco De Lucia, Al...

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Ella Fitzgerald records ‘Fine and Mellow,’ an album for Pablo (1974)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Fine and Mellow' is a studio album recorded on January 8, 1974 and released in 1979 by Pablo.Track Listing : 1.Fine And Mellow (Billie Holiday) – 06:05 ....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°309 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

SNAP!’s "Colour of Love" shines with Thea Austin’s emotive vocals atop polished house beats, while George Michael’s *Freedom! '90* boldly rejects his former image with a funky, defiant groove. Ace...

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A Matter of Choirs

Experience the diverse dreamscapes painted by the Celtic Woman and the Leningrad Cowboys, where melodies transcend borders and cultures. The Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir and the Glasgow Phoenix Choir add...

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‘We Are Live’ N°1 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Kid Rock’s "All Summer Long" blends '70s rock nostalgia with autobiographical lyrics, layering Warren Zevon and Lynyrd Skynyrd samples for global success. Arctic Monkeys’ "Teddy Picker" critiques fame with sharp...

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Ella Fitzgerald finishes the recording of ‘Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson’ with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra (1961)

Ella Fitzgerald's 'Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson' is a studio album recorded on January 5, 1959–December 27, 1961 with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra and released in 1962 by Verve.Track Listing...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°603 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Dance Quotes • As a matter fact, you should thank me (Pitbull) • If ya heart was in a bank, I'd rob...

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We Remember Arthur Rubinstein

December 20, 1982 - Arthur Rubinstein, Polish American classical pianist. passed away aged 95. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . Chopin, Waltz Op. 64, No. 2 2 . De Falla'S...

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Vikku, Zakir and Co.

The collaboration of Vikku and Zakir creates a mesmerizing narrative that explores the depths of Carnatic and Hindustani rhythms. In their hands, the ghatam and tabla become vessels of cultural...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°578 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kristine W, Propellerheads, Suggs, Motiv8 & Kym Mazelle, Kirsty MacColl, Balearic Bill, BT, Vanessa-Mae, Gouryella, Bizarre Inc, Marusha, SL2 ? Take our...

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Charlie Haden records with Gonzalo Rubalcaba ‘Land of the Sun’ for Verve (2004)

Charlie Haden's 'Land of the Sun' is an album recorded on December 19–22, 2003 with Gonzalo Rubalcaba and released on August 31, 2004 By Verve.Track Listing : 1.Fuiste Tú (It...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°298 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Grand Mixer D.St., Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five, Kool & The Gang, The Mixmaster, Bucks Fizz, Sinitta, Madonna, Haircut 100,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°508 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Fat Joe, Cypress Hill, Janet Jackson, The Cheeky Girls, BTH, Dave Mccullen, Club Caviar, Tukan, Mini Viva, Scooter vs Status Quo, Gouryella,...

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