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Columbia publish ‘Chicago,’ their second and eponymous album featuring ‘Make Me Smile’ and ’25 or 6 to 4′ (1970)

'Chicago' is their second studio album (also referred to as 'Chicago II') released on January 26, 1970 one year after their debut 'Chicago Transit Authority'Track Listing : 1.Movin' In (James...

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Sonny Rollins records ‘Alfie,’ an album for Impulse! (1966)

Sonny Rollins' 'Alfie' is an album featuring music from the British film of the same name, recorded on January 26, 1966 and released the same year by Impulse!Track Listing :...

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Nonesuch publish Pat Metheny’s album : ‘Orchestrion’ (2010)

Pat Metheny's 'Orchestrion' is a studio album recorded by using various orchestrionic instruments and released on January 26, 2010 by Nonesuch.Track Listing : 1.Orchestrion (Pat Metheny) - 15:48 . 2.Entry...

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We remember French composer & conductor Michel Legrand

This day (January 26, 2019), in Paris, France, died Michel Legrand, a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist.Tracklist : 1 . w/ Sarah Vaughan - Sweet Gingerbread Man (1972)...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°449 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Swarmz and Tion Wayne blend UK rap and drill on "Bally," balancing gritty beats, streetwise lyrics, and mainstream polish, while Kendrick Lamar’s...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°317 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lady Sovereign’s cheeky "Love Me or Hate Me" blends grime and hip-hop with swaggering individuality, while Fall Out Boy’s "America’s Suitehearts" critiques...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°7 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Del Amitri weaves wistful introspection with jangling guitars in "When You Were Young," while Belly’s jangly "Feed the Tree" blends cryptic lyrics...

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Singing With Alicia Keys

How well do you know the music of Alicia Keys shines across diverse tracks, from the emotional weight of "If I Ain’t Got You," blending seamlessly with John Mayer's "Gravity"...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°105 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Vanilla Ice’s "Ice Ice Baby" rides its Queen bassline into hip-hop-pop history, while Jamiroquai’s "Space Cowboy" mixes funk with introspection. Soul II...

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D’Angelo releases his second album : ‘Voodoo’ featuring ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ (2000)

D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' is his second studio album recorded between 1998 & 1999 at Electric Lady Studios In New York City. And released on January 25, 2000 by Virgin Records.Track Listing...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°608 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kelly Rowland’s “Down for Whatever” charges into Eurodance, blending brazen beats with carefree vibes, while Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory” walks...

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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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Nonesuch publish Pat Metheny Group’s thirteenth album : ‘The Way Up’ (2005)

Pat Metheny Group's 'The Way Up' is their thirteenth album featuring one 68 minute-long piece influenced by Steve Reich and released on January 25, 2005 by NonesuchTrack Listing : 1.Opening...

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Happy Birthday Benny Golson. ‘Along Came Benny’

This day (January 25, 1929), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is born Benny Golson,an American bebop & hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist.Tracklist : 1 . Take The A Train (2009) 2 ....

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Covers By Beth Hart

How well do you know the music of Beth Hart’s fiery takes dominate standout tracks, from her emotionally charged “I Don’t Need No Doctor” to a raw spin on “A...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°104 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Jennifer Lopez keeps it real with "Jenny from the Block," blending Bronx pride with diamond-draped swagger, while Shakira’s "Hips Don’t Lie" bursts with global rhythms and undeniable movement. Madonna’s "Music"...

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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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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°535 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Zutons’ "Pressure Point" merges chaotic energy and sax-infused grooves, its anxious vibe elevated by quirky production. Kings of Leon bring raw...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°520 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Cartouche’s "Feel The Groove" bumps with ’90s Eurodance energy, while Erik’s rework of "Got To Be Real" swaps disco grit for club...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°103 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mantronix’s "Got to Have Your Love" blends R&B with house, a shift from their early electro-hip-hop, peaking at #4 on the UK...

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