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We remember Les Paul. ‘Les, My Guitar Gently Wept’

This day (August 13, 2009), in White Plains, New York, died Lester William Polsfuss a.k.a Les Paul, an American guitarist, songwriter and inventor of the solid-body electric guitar.Tracklist : 1...

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We Remember King Curtis

August 13, 1971 - Mr.Curtis Ousley a.k.a. King Curtis, an American rhythm and blues saxophonist was killed aged 37. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . Memphis Soul Stew 2 ....

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We remember Joe Tex. ‘Initial Rapper’

This day (August 13, 1982), in Navasota, Texas, died Joseph Arrington, Jr. a.k.a Joe Tex, an American Southern soul singer.Tracklist : 1 . Ain’T Gonna Bump No More (1977) 2...

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We remember Steve Grossman. ‘New Year’

This day (August 13, 2020), died Steve Grossman an American jazz fusion and hard bop saxophonistTracklist : 1 . Grabacion 2 . w/ Andrea Nunzi (2012) 3 . Una Mas...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°411 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Janet Jackson, Ray J, S Club 7, Alphabeat, Texas, Noah And The Whale, Avril Lavigne, Florence + The Machine, The Human League,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°217 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Squeeze, Gary Numan, Level 42, Talking Heads, It's Immaterial, David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sheena Easton, Big Audio Dynamite, Siouxsie And The...

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Atlantic publish Roberta Flack’s second album : ‘Chapter Two’ (1970)

Roberta Flack's 'Chapter Two' is her second album, released on August 12, 1970 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Reverend Lee (Gene Mcdaniels) - 04:31 . 2.Do What You Gotta Do (Jimmy...

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Happy Birthday Pat Metheny. ‘Melting Pat’

This day (August 12, 1954,), in Lee's Summit, Missouri, is born Pat Metheny, American guitarist, leader of the Pat Metheny Group Tracklist : 1 . Festival de la Guitarra (2018)...

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We remember Luther Allison. ‘The Blues is On’

This day ( August 12, 1997), in Madison, Wisconsin, died Luther Allison, an American blues guitarist who played with Howlin' Wolf's band and backed James Cotton.Tracklist : 1 . Watching...

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Me:nu Du Jour August 11 (EN.FR.ES)

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Leonard Cohen, Chic, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, Medeski Martin & Wood, Robert Cray, Mike Stern We Celebrate Joe Jackson We Watch Ronettes, Led...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 32/52

How well do you know the music of Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia, George Benson & Patti Austin, Gladys Knight & The Boston Pops, Jose James & Kori Withers, Arlo...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°216 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Nine Inch Nails, Felix Da Housecat, Louise, Hard~Fi, Robbie Williams, Green Day, Busta Rhymes, Oxide & Neutrino, Busted, Dirty Vegas, Metallica, Kosheen?...

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

>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Billy Joel, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Joe Henderson, Archie Shepp, Michael Jackson We Celebrate Isaac Hayes, Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°215 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Aqua, The Beloved, Bob Geldof, Genesis, Skunk Anansie, Jamiroquai, Ash, Voice Of The Beehive, Jah Wobble, The Chemical Brothers, The Cranberries, The...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 32/52

How well do you know the music of Leonard Cohen, Led Zeppelin , Joe Jackson, Grateful Dead, Isaac Hayes, Chic, Jethro Tull, Barry White, Blood Sweat, Tears, Rick James, Esther...

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We remember Isaac Hayes. ‘From Shaft To Chef’

This day (August 10, 2008), in Memphis, Tennessee, died Isaac Hayes, an American songwriter, musician, singer and actor.Tracklist : 1 . Shaft (2005) 2 . Chocolate Salty Balls (2002) 3...

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Happy Birthday Patti Austin. ‘Austin Power’

This day (August 10, 1950), in Harlem, New York, is born Patti Austin, an American R&B and jazz music singer who made her debut at the Apollo Theater at age...

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White Zombie travel with ‘La Sexorcisto’ to Connecticut (1993)

August 10, 1993 - the "La Sexorcisto" tour of American heavy metal band White Zombie lead by Rob Zombie stops at The Marquee in Norwalk, CT

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Paso Pasillos

Explore the enchanting world of Pasillo, Ecuador's musical treasure originating from the Andean highlands, blending local melodies with European influences in 3/4 time. This introspective genre, featuring guitars, requintos, and...

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Bi-Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 16 genres Aug 8, 2025 edition

A shake-up defines the August 8 edition as Goon Flavour, Master KG, and Eemoh seize the East & South African top spot, while Rosé, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga hold...

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