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We remember Willie Dixon. ‘Hoochie Coochie Dixon’

This day (January 29, 1992), in Burbank, California, died William James 'Willie' Dixon, an American blues musician and prolific songwriter.Tracklist : 1 . I Am The Blues (1984) 2 ....

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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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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 04/52

How well do you know the music of Pink Floyd channels rebellion with "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)," merging hypnotic beats and a children's choir in a critique...

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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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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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‘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 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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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°316 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tori Amos captivates with "Cornflake Girl," blending catchy piano melodies and biting themes of betrayal; PJ Harvey's "The Wind" haunts with stark...

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Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s album : ‘Lady Soul’ featuring ‘Chain of Fools,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ and ‘(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone’ (1968)

Aretha Franklin's 'Lady Soul' feat. 'Chain of Fools' is an album also including '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' and other hits and released on January 22, 1968...

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Happy Birthday Lizz Wright. ‘The Gospel According To Lizz’

This day (January 22, 1980), in Hahira, Georgia (USA), is born Lizz Wright, an American jazz/R&B singer.Tracklist : 1 . Blessed the Brave (2020) 2 . Strange Fruit (2019) 3...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 03/52

How well do you know the music of UB40’s “Food for Thought” hits hard with its raw critique of inequality, pairing melancholy A minor chords with reggae rhythms, while Queen's...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°533 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Black Grape’s playful “Kelly’s Heroes” fuses cheeky satire with hip-hop rock vibes, while Sleeper’s Britpop gem “Inbetweener” contrasts jangly guitars with suburban...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 03/52

How well do you know the music of Roger Waters and Eric Clapton strip down Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" for a poignant Tsunami Aid performance, weaving nostalgia with...

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EMI publish Corinne Bailey Rae’s second album : ‘The Sea’ (2010)

Corinne Bailey Rae's 'The Sea' is her second studio album released on January 20, 2010 by EMI, Track Listing : 1.Are You Here (Corinne Bailey Rae) - 04:13 . 2.I'D...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°407 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Migos’ "MotorSport" radiates star power with Nicki Minaj and Cardi B trading sharp verses atop a trap-heavy beat, while Lil Uzi Vert’s...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°99 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

MC Hammer’s “Pray” blends gospel exuberance with pop-rap accessibility, hammering the word “pray” into listeners 147 times atop a Prince sample, while Nas’s “Street Dreams” turns gritty ambition into cinematic...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°6 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lindsey Buckingham’s "Trouble" blends introspective artistry with radio-ready charm, driven largely by his own production and instrumentation. The Jam’s politically charged "Going...

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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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