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We remember Curtis Mayfield. ‘Political Mover’

This day (December 26, 1999), in Roswell, Georgia, died Curtis Mayfield an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter .Tracklist : 1 . Superfly (1973) 2 . Billy Jack (1990)...

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Jack Bruce takes his Friends to New-Jersey (1980)

December 26, 1980 - Jack Bruce and Friends - that is Billy Cobham (d), Clem Clempson (g) and David Sancious (kb/g) - perform at Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ

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Alexis Korner, Santana & Rory Gallagher on German TV (1971)

December 26, 1971 - if in Germany, do not miss Rory Gallagher, Santana plus Alexis Korner and Blues Incorporated feat. Dick Heckstall-Smith (s), Zoot Money (kb) at West German rock...

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Frank Zappa records a live double album : ‘Zappa in New York’ (1976)

Frank Zappa's 'Zappa in New York' is a live double album recorded on December 26–29, 1976 at the Palladium in New York City and released On March 3, 1978 By...

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Grateful Dead spend the week in Oakland (1980)

December 26, 1980 - and for the next four nights, the Grateful Dead will be on stage, like last year, at Oakland Auditorium Arena in Oakland, CA More Info

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On TV today, Faith No More at MTV ‘Da Show’ (1990)

December 26, 1990 - you do not want to miss Faith No More at "Da Show" hosted by Dr. Dre and Ed Lover on MTV More Info

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Michael Jackson spends a month in Tokyo (1988)

December 26, 1988 - it is the last of the nine "Bad Tour" concerts Michael Jackson has given, since December 9, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan

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Jeff, Beth et al honor Buddy Guy (2012)

December 26, 2012 - you do not want to miss "The Kennedy Center Honors" program on CBS with Jeff Beck, Beth Hart, Bonnie Rait and Tracy Chapman paying tribute to...

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On English TV today, Boney M at ‘Top Of The Pops’ (1977)

December 26, 1977 - if in England, do not miss Boney M performing their hit "Ma Baker" at "Top of the Pops" on BBC

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On TV today, Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Letterman (1997)

December 26, 1997 - Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his band are on "The Late Show with David Letterman" to promote their latest album "Trouble Is..." released in October.

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On TV today, Caetano, Chico, Gilberto et al on TV Globo (1989)

December 26, 1989 - Brazilian TV Globo airs "Homen 90", a special year-end gathering of the most famous MPB male singers : Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Hermeto...

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On English TV today, Sting at TOTP (1987)

December 26, 1987 - if in England, do not miss Sting delivering "Gabriel's Message" lifted from his new "If on a Winter's Night…" album at "Top of the Pops" on...

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On TV today, Jennifer Rush revisits ‘The Power of Love’ (1998)

December 26, 1998 - you do not want to miss Jennifer Rush revisiting her 1985 original hit "The Power of Love" at "Jingle Bells" on MTV

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Lyle, Art, Hootie et al honour Brian Wilson (2007)

December 26, 2007 - you do not want to miss "The Kennedy Center Honors" program on CBS with Lyle Lovett, Art Garfunkel, Hootie and the Blowfish and Libera paying tribute...

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Duke Ellington records ‘ A Concert of Sacred Music’ at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York (1965)

Duke Ellington's ' A Concert of Sacred Music' is an album recorded at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York on December 26, 1965 and released in 1966 By Rca.Track...

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We remember Alphonse Mouzon. ‘Fusion Moves On’

This day (December 26, 2016), in Los Angeles, California, died Alphonse Mouzon, a jazz-fusion drummer and percussionist Tracklist : 1 . w/ Larry Coryell & The 11th House – Right...

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Happy Birthday John Scofield. ‘Sco Hand’

This day (December 26, 1951), in  Dayton, Ohio, is born John Scofield, an American jazz guitarist and composer.Tracklist : 1 . Self Portrait in Three Colors (2020) 2 . w/...

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Stanley Clarke records his debut album : ‘Children of Forever’ produced by Chick Corea (1972)

Stanley Clarke's 'Children of Forever' is his debut album produced by Chick Corea, recorded on December 26 & 27, 1972 with Chick Corea, Lenny White, Pat Martino, Dee Dee Bridgewater...

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Ray Charles records ‘Genius + Soul = Jazz,’ an album arranged by Quincy Jones for Impulse! (1960)

Ray Charles' 'Genius + Soul = Jazz' is an album arranged by Quincy Jones, recorded on December 26–27, 1960 with members of The Count Basie Band and released in March...

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From Tirol to Tennessee

Explore the evolution of yodelingg traditions, where artists like Jimmie Rodgers and Franzl Lang have etched their names in the annals of music history. Each note sung echoes across continents,...

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