The Spirit

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°105 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ashford & Simpson’s "Solid" underscores resilience with its groove and chemistry, while Luther Vandross's "Never Too Much" delivers infectious joy and vocal...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52

Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass and Steve Gadd’s subtle drumming anchoring restrained improvisation....

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°11 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lisa Stansfield's "Live Together" fuses late-’80s polish with house grooves, while Midnight Oil’s "Blue Sky Mine" pairs an upbeat melody with sharp...

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°356 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Blu Cantrell's "Make Me Wanna Scream" blends R&B with reggae, driven by raw vocals and Ian Lewis's warm backing, though it falls...

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Native American

From the heartfelt chants of R. Carlos Nakai to the powerful narratives of A Tribe Called Red, this collection of music showcases the timeless beauty and resilience of Native American...

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This week In Jazz Legends 06/52

Ben Harper’s "Whipping Boy" blends blues and folk elements in his 1994 debut, "Welcome to the Cruel World," maintaining a restrained charm that invites reflection. Whitney Houston's "It’s Not Right...

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This week In Singing Ladies 06/52

From Pink Floyd’s "Comfortably Numb," blending David Gilmour’s guitar brilliance with Roger Waters’ poignant lyrics, to Europe’s "The Final Countdown" and its iconic keyboard riff, these tracks highlight defining musical...

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Modern Jazz Quartet record ‘For Ellington’ a tribute album for East West (1988)

Modern Jazz Quartet's 'For Ellington' is a tribute album recorded on February 1-3, 1988 in New-York City and released the same year by East West.Track Listing : 1.For Ellington (John...

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Honky Tonk Men And Women

A blend of folk, blues, and country influences, Honky Tonk's raw rhythms captured the postwar era's spirit, evolving into a cornerstone of country music. With a canvas of guitar, fiddle,...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°129 – 2010s Music Videos

Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock” oozes swagger with confident R&B beats and nods to Bill Withers, while Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” balances industrial pop grit with dubstep flair,...

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We Remember Lightnin’ Hopkins. ‘Mojo Handed’

This day (January 30, 1982), in Houston, Texas, died Sam John ‘Lightnin' Hopkins, an American country blues singer and guitarist.Tracklist : 1 . What'd I Say (1970) 2 . Gowing...

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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

Pink Floyd channels rebellion with "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)," merging hypnotic beats and a children's choir in a critique of conformity, while ABBA’s "Dancing Queen" encapsulates disco's...

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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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‘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

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 Fahey’s “Old Southern Medley” weaves Americana with subversive...

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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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Hip-Hop & Soul New Music Videos – N°493

41’s “Presidential (Save Me)” blends Brooklyn drill energy with sharp lyricism from Jenn Carter, Kyle Richh, and TaTa. Tyga’s “Body Talk” features Wiz Khalifa, Rubi Rose, and YG, delivering his...

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