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This week In Male Balladeers 04/52

How well do you know the music of D’Angelo’s "Devil's Pie," a gritty DJ Premier collaboration, critiques materialism through stripped-back funk, while José James’ “Trouble” channels Bill Withers and Sly...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°536 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text covers an eclectic mix of standout alt-rock and pop tracks from various eras. The Fall’s "Telephone Thing" blends post-punk grit...

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On TV today, Aretha Franklin at ‘Shindig!’ (1965)

January 27, 1965 - you do not want to miss Aretha Franklin on 'Shindig!' on ABC

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We remember Mahalia Jackson. ‘The Gospel Of MJ’

This day (January 27, 1972), in Evergreen Park, Illinois, died Mahalia Jackson,an African-American gospel contre-alto singer referred to as 'The Queen of Gospel'.Tracklist : 1 . Silent Night 2 ....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°647 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Majestic and Jungle 70’s "Creeping In The Dark" delivers a dark, bass-driven blend of UK garage and drum n bass, while Tchami's...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°102 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Missy Elliott amps it up with “Pass That Dutch,” pairing wild beats and surreal visuals, while Jay-Z keeps it slick on “Change...

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Simon & Garfunkel release their fifth studio album : ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’ featuring ‘The Boxer,’ ‘Bridge over Troubled Water,’ ‘Cecilia’ and ‘El Condor Pasa’ (1970)

'Bridge over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel is their fifth and final studio album released on January 26, 1970 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.Bridge Over Troubled Water (Paul Simon)...

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Elton John releases his sixth album : ‘Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player’ featuring ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Daniel’ (1973)

Elton John's 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player' feat. 'Crocodile Rock' & 'Daniel' is his sixth studio album produced by Gus Dudgeon and released on January 26, 1973...

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The Piedmont Fingerstyle

Piedmont Blues Fingerstyle opens up a world where fingers tell stories more powerful than words, with bass strings providing a steady beat while melodies dance above. This unique musical style...

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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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Daptone Records publish ‘Naturally,’ Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings’ second album (2005)

'Naturally' by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings is their second album released on January 25, 2005 By Daptone Records.Track Listing : 1.How Do I Let A Good Man Down? (Bosco...

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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°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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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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Motown publish Michael Jackson’s solo debut album : ‘Got to Be There’ featuring ‘Rockin’ Robin’ and ‘Got to Be There’ (1972)

Michael Jackson's 'Got to Be There' is his solo debut album produced By Hal Davis & Willie Hutch and released on January 24, 1972 by Motown.Track Listing : 1.Ain'T No...

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Happy Birthday Aaron Neville. ‘Brother Aaron’

This day (January 24, 1941), is born Aaron Neville, an American soul and R&B, country singer alone or with his brothers Art, Charles and Cyril as The Neville Brothers. Tracklist...

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Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ (1972)

Aretha Franklin's 'Young, Gifted and Black' is an album (its title being borrowed from the Nina Simone song 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black) released on January 24, 1972 by...

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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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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°95 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Modjo’s "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" blends French house smoothness with Chic’s disco flair, while Mariah Carey’s heartfelt "We Belong Together" lingers with...

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