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Flora Purim records ‘500 Miles High’ live at the Montreux Jazz Festival (1974)
Flora Purim‘s ‘500 Miles High’ is a live album recorded on July 6, 1974 at the Montreux Jazz Festival and released the same year by Milestone.
We remember Joao Gilberto. ‘Hey João’
This day (July 6, 2019), in Rio de Janeiro died João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira a.ka. Joao Gilberto, a Brazilian singer and guitarist.
Polydor publish ‘Os Mutantes’ their debut eponymous album (1968)
‘Os Mutantes‘ is their debut eponymous album produced by Manoel Barenbein, featuring Jorge Ben and Gilberto Gil among other guests and released in June 1968 by Polydor.
Egberto Gismonti & Naná Vasconcelos team up in Sao Paulo (1996)
June 30, 1996 - Egberto Gismonti, Naná Vasconcelos and a local Orchestra share the stage at the Kaiser Bock Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Feliz Aniversário Gilberto Gil. ‘Gil Tónico’
This day (June 26, 1942), in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, is born Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira a.k.a Gilberto Gil, a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and political commitment.
Top Urbano Latino songs – 2020s
Last updated on June 24, 2026
Discover 20 trending Urbano Latino hits, featuring reggaetón, Latin trap, and top artists. This list includes production insights, themes, and collaborations with leading names like Karol G, Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Anuel AA, J Balvin.
Added in the past two weeks: . Yovngchimi's "Mvlan (w/ Jc Reyes)"
Eliane Elias releases ‘Bossa Nova Stories,’ her nineteenth album featuring some famous bossa-nova standards (2008)
Eliane Elias‘ ‘Bossa Nova Stories’ is her nineteenth studio album released (in time to commemorate the 50th anniversary of bossa nova) on June 24, 2008 by Blue Note.
Feliz Aniversário Hermeto Pascoal. ‘Hermetismo’
This day (June 22, 1936), in Arapiraca, Alagoas, Brazil, is born Hermeto Pascoal, a Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist. Tracklist : 1 . Tamancos e Piloes (2018) 2 . Depois do baile (2016) 3 . w/ Hamilton de Holanda – Forró Brasil (2016) 4 . w/ Claudio Cacao De Queiroz (2013) 5 . Taynara (2011) 6 […]
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Island release Jimmy Cliff’s ‘The Harder They Come,’ the soundtrack album of the movie of the same name (1972)
Jimmy Cliff‘s ‘The Harder They Come’ is the soundtrack album (released on July 7, 1972 by Island) to the eponymous film where Cliff is the star.
The Wailers rock Montreux (1989)
July 6, 1989 - The Wailers with guitarist Al Anderson on vocals are at "Montreux Jazz Festival" in Switzerland
Steel Pulse rock Montreux (1979)
July 6, 1979 - reggae band Steel Pulse will perform at The Casino at "Montreux Jazz Festival" in Switzerland
German TV tapes Aswad (1980)
July 3, 1980 - WDR program "Rockpalast" is going to tape upcoming British reggae band Aswad during a set at the Studio-B of the Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Alpha Blondy attends a French festival (1992)
July 3, 1992 - Ivory Coast reggaeman Alpha Blondy plus Sidiki Aboubakar (b), Eugene Afri Lue (g), Christian Pollini (g), Colau Valérie & Corinne Van Montagu (bck sgrs), Romie John"ibis"…
We Remember Dennis Brown
July 1, 1999 - Dennis Brown, Jamaican reggae and lovers rock singer; nicknamed "The Crown Prince of Reggae" passed away aged 42. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . Rocking Time…
Maxi Priest et al live at the ‘Amsterdam Reggae Village’ (2014)
June 28, 2014 - Gyptian, Tommy Lee Sparta, Gentleman & Daddy, Earl16 & Al Campbell, Maikal X & The Royal The Roots Band, Rass Motivated, KaliBwoy, Black Omolo, Le Prince,…
Steel Pulse plays Glastonbury (2015]
June 28, 2015 - reggae band Steel Pulse will be on stage in the afternoon at Glastonbury Festival, UK
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On TV today, Les Paul & Chet Atkins promote an album (1978)
July 5, 1978 - you do not want to miss Les Paul and Chet Atkins promoting their latest album "Guitar Monsters" at "Today" on NBC
Johnny Cash walks one last line (2003)
July 5, 2003 - Johnny Cash gives a concert with the Carter family, even though his wife passed away two months ago.
On web TV today, Willie Nelson live from his backyard (2020)
July 4, 2020 - if in front of a computer, do not miss "Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic" live from Luck’s Saloon and Chapel stage in Willie's backyard More…
On TV today, Jason Isbell with Charlie Rose (2017)
July 3, 2017 - you do not want to miss country singer Jason Isbell promoting his sixth album "The Nashville Sound" at "Charlie Rose" on PBS
Dolly Parton travels to England (2014)
July 2, 2014 - Dolly Parton will make her English fans sing along at Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England
Mercury publish Lucinda Williams fifth album : ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’ (1998)
Lucinda Williams‘ ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’ is her fifth studio album featuring Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris as guests and released on June 30, 1998 by Mercury
Top Country Music songs – 2020s
Last updated on June 24, 2026
This collection of 20 popular 2020s country music tracks includes songs by Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, HARDY, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen. Each track combines modern country elements with traditional storytelling and themes, showcasing the genre’s evolving sound and broad appeal.
Added in the past two weeks: . Cole Swindell's "She Had Me At Heads Carolina" . Kane Brown's "Thank God"
RCA Victor publish ‘Honky Tonk Heroes,’ Waylon Jennings’ eighteenth album (1973)
Waylon Jennings‘ ‘Honky Tonk Heroes’ is his eighteenth studio album released on June 25, 1973 by RCA Victor
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Buena Vista Social Club Adios Tour is in Athens (2014)
July 8, 2014 - the Buena Vista Social Club "Adios Tour" with Eliades Ochoa, Omara Portuondo, Guajiro Mirabal, Barbarito Torresσε stops at Petras Theatre in Athens, Greece
Ibrahim Ferrer sings at North Sea Jazz (2005)
July 5, 2005 - Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer who won a Grammy last year, performs at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, The Netherlands
We remember Astor Piazzolla. ‘Last Tango in July’
This day (July 4, 1992), in Buenos Aires, Argentina, died Astor Piazzolla, an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player.
We remember Camaron De La Isla. ‘El Cantaor’
This day (July 2, 1992), in Badalona, Spain, died José Monje Cruz a.k.a Camarón de la Isla, a flamenco cantor (singer).
Tito Puente, Carlos Santana et al play by the Hudson (1984)
July 1, 1984 - Tito Puente and Friends - that is Carlos Santana, Armando Peraza, Eddie Palmieri, Rubén Blades, Nicky Marrero, Oreste Vilato, Dave Valentin, Papo Vázquez, Andy González and…
Top Urbano Latino songs – 2020s
Last updated on June 24, 2026
Discover 20 trending Urbano Latino hits, featuring reggaetón, Latin trap, and top artists. This list includes production insights, themes, and collaborations with leading names like Karol G, Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Anuel AA, J Balvin.
Added in the past two weeks: . Yovngchimi's "Mvlan (w/ Jc Reyes)"
Feliz Cumpleaños Eliades Ochoa. ‘El Guajiro’
This day (June 22, 1946), in Songo – La Maya, Cuba, is born Eliades Ochoa, a Cuban guitarist and singer. Tracklist : 1 . w/ Snarky Puppy (2017) 2 . Lagrimas Negras 3 . Candela (2012) 4 . w/ Afrocubism – A La Luna Yo Me Voy (2010) 5 . w/Afrocubism – Al Vaivén De […]
Ruben Blades sings for Amnesty (1986)
June 15, 1986 - Ruben Blades takes part in a benefit concert on behalf of Amnesty International at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
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Cesaria Evora sings in Lugano (2007)
July 6, 2007 - the Cabo Verdean diva Cesaria Evora sings at "Estival Jazz" at Lugano, Switzerland
Ravi Shankar spiritualizes day three at Monterey Pop Festival (1967)
June 18, 1967 - is the third day of the "Monterey International Pop Music Festival" in California. On today's bill : Ravi Shankar, The Who, Grateful Dead, The Jimi Hendrix…
Happy Birthday Anoushka Shankar
June 9, 19** - Miss Anoushka Shankar, British Indian sitar player and composer is @)_!. Happy Birthday MissTracklist : 1 . Boat To Nowhere (Later… with Jools Holland, BBC Two)…
Fatoumata Diawara opens an African Festival in Germany (2018)
May 31, 2018 - Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara performs at the "30th Africa Festival" in Würzburg, Germany
Anoushka Shankar is “sous les pommiers” (2014)
May 31, 2014 - Anoushka Shankar plays Indian music at Jazz sous les Pommiers festival in Coutances, France
On French TV today, Fatoumata Diawara at ‘C à Vous (2018)
May 29, 2018 - if in France, do not miss Malian artist Fatoumata Diawara promoting her "Fenfo" album at "C à Vous" on France 5
Manu Dibango celebrates his country National Day (2012)
May 20, 2012 - to celebrate Cameroon National Day, Cameroonese superstar Manu Dibango will perform at Pavillon Dauphine in Paris More Info
Kassav celebrate their 30th Anniversary at a Paris stadium (2009)
May 16, 2009 - French Caribbean band Kassav - that is Jocelyne Béroard (voc), Jean-Philippe Marthely (voc), Jacob Desvarieux (g), Jean-Claude Naimro (kb), Georges Décimus (b), Philippe Joseph (kb), Hervé…