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This week In Soul Artists 04/52

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 “The Makings of You” whispers timeless intimacy, and...

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This week In Jazz Legends 04/52

Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues” showcases his inventive thumb-picked technique and octave work, supported by Tommy Flanagan’s piano and Percy Heath’s bass, while Benny Golson’s take on “Take The 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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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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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 04/52

INXS’s "Need You Tonight" oozes late-’80s sensuality with its hypnotic groove, while Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" balances synthpop shine with existential angst. Prince's soaring "Purple...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 04/52

Sting's "All This Time" mixes upbeat melodies with themes of grief, rebellion, and religion, while Puff Daddy’s "I’ll Be Missing You" crafts a sorrowful homage to The Notorious B.I.G. with...

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 03/52

AC/DC’s fiery "That’s the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll" captures raw energy with relentless riffing, while Iron Maiden’s "Wrathchild" channels early punk-metal grit through snarling guitars. Faith No More’s...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 03/52

Sheryl Crow’s introspective "Wildflower" unfolds with elegant orchestration, while Massive Attack’s haunting "Butterfly Caught" fuses eerie strings and trip-hop depth. Linkin Park’s "One Step Closer" channels pure frustration through explosive...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 03/52

UB40’s “Food for Thought” hits hard with its raw critique of inequality, pairing melancholy A minor chords with reggae rhythms, while Queen's "I Want to Break Free" shines as a...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 03/52

Roger Waters and Eric Clapton strip down Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" for a poignant Tsunami Aid performance, weaving nostalgia with sincerity, while Brandi Carlile channels Chris Cornell’s spirit...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 03/52

Warren Zevon’s disco-tinged "Night Time in the Switching Yard" departs from his sardonic norm, grooving alongside Jeff Porcaro’s precise drumming, while Jackson Browne captures its slick production vibe. Meanwhile, T....

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This week In Soul Artists 03/52

Etta James’ fiery vocals never touched Wilson Pickett's groove-laden "In the Midnight Hour," despite myths of a collaboration with B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Wilson Pickett’s gritty delivery also...

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This week In ’90s Throwback’ 03/52

Massive Attack’s "Unfinished Sympathy" melds orchestral strings and heartfelt vocals into a timeless trip-hop classic, while Aerosmith’s gritty "Eat the Rich" blends hard rock with biting satire. Deftones’ brooding "My...

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This week In Singing Ladies 03/52

Sade’s "Nothing Can Come Between Us" blends minimalism and elegance, its buoyant bassline and syncopated guitars standing out, while Tracy Chapman’s "Give Me One Reason" shines with bluesy simplicity and...

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This week In Jazz Legends 03/52

Gerry Mulligan’s breezy “Out Back of the Barn” pairs his warm baritone sax with Ben Webster’s swinging tenor for a relaxed cool jazz charm. Herbie Hancock’s “Air Dancing” thrives on...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°652 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Jorja Smith’s emotive “Let Me Down” pairs her raw delivery with Stormzy’s introspective verse, creating a cinematic ballad, while Kehlani’s “Nights Like...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 03/52

Thos are standout tracks like The Rolling Stones’ gritty "Can’t You Hear Me Knocking," blending Keith Richards’ raw riffs with Mick Taylor’s impromptu solos and Bobby Keys’ sultry sax. Larry...

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This week In Male Balladeers 03/52

Harry Nilsson’s "Without You" turns Badfinger’s subtle original into an orchestral heartbreak epic, while Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" strips Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece to raw emotional clarity. Elvin Bishop tips his hat...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 02/52

Mary J. Blige, Donald Fagen, Vampire Weekend, Beck, Sting, Foo Fighters, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Arcade Fire, Rage Against The Machine, R.E.M.

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 02/52

Jimmy Page, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Rush, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Primus, Tool, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age

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