Rare Americans

World Circuit publish ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ featuring Ry Cooder and Cuban musicians (1997)

Buena Vista Social Club' is an album by American guitarist Ry Cooder and traditional Cuban musicians, released on September 16, 1997 by World Circuit Records.Track listing : 1.Chan Chan (Francisco...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 32/52

How well do you know the music of U2, Joe Jackson, Paul Simon, Paul Simon, Dire Straits, Billy Joel, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles & Chaka Khan, George Benson, N.W.A., Mötley...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°118 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Norman Cook’s "Dub Be Good to Me" stands out with its mix of SOS Band’s original framework, Johnny Dynell’s bassline, and The...

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‘We Are Live’ N°12 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The page features standout tracks across genres and eras, from The Strokes’ raw indie burst “The Modern Age” with its taut guitars...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°322 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The text takes us through standout tracks of the late ’70s and ’80s, beginning with The Specials' ska anthem "A Message to...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°665 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Katy Perry's wistful "The One That Got Away" blends polished pop with themes of longing, while Camila Cabello’s "Havana" captures sultry Latin...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°107 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tom Grennan’s gritty "Found What I’ve Been Looking For" blends raw vocals with pop-rock vibes, its FIFA 18 feature adding cultural weight....

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 02/52

Donald Fagen, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, The Police, Queen, Shirley Bassey, Nina Hagen, Iron Maiden, Lou Reed, David Bowie

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°646 – 2010s Music Videos

Jay Sean’s "Do You Remember" with Sean Paul and Lil Jon oozes neon-lit party vibes, blending pop, R&B, and dancehall, while Lady Gaga’s "Just Dance" commands dancefloors with its infectious...

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