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Before rock ‘n’ roll had a name, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was already playing it—‘Didn’t It Rain’ is proof.
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Some songs are just perfect—‘Walk On By’ by Dionne Warwick is one of them, and once you hear it, it stays with you all day.
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The ’70s didn’t groove harder than this: War’s ‘Low Rider’—the funkiest video to cruise into your day!
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Rest in peace, Sly…🖤
Today, the legendary Sly Stone from Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away at age 82…
In honor of his legacy here’s an incredible clip of Sly and the Family Stone performing “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”
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52 years ago today, Roberta Flack released “Killing Me Softly With His Song”
A masterpiece that still touches our hearts today…
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Isaac Hayes in the studio crafting pure funk magic with the iconic ‘Shaft’
A legend at work…
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The ’70s didn’t groove harder than this: War’s ‘Low Rider’—the funkiest video to cruise into your day!
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Buddy Rich on The Tonight Show proving why he’s one of the greatest drummers to ever live.
Happy birthday to Buddy Rich, born on this day in 1917!
A jazz drumming legend whose love for rhythm, sparked as a toddler tap-dancing in Brooklyn’s vaudeville scene, made him a child prodigy by age four.
Leading his own big band and dazzling with lightning-fast technique, he powered swing for Tommy Dorsey and later his own ensembles, with virtuosic solos on albums like Swingin’ New Big Band (1966), redefining jazz drumming and inspiring generations with his unmatched showmanship.
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On this day in 1959, the Dave Brubeck Quartet recorded “Take Five”
Two years later it became a surprise hit and the biggest-selling jazz single ever.
Revived since in numerous movie and television soundtracks, the piece still receives significant radio airplay. The single was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Some songs are just perfect—‘Walk On By’ by Dionne Warwick is one of them, and once you hear it, it stays with you all day.
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Police warned her not to sing it. Billie Holiday didn’t care. “Strange Fruit” was too important to stay silent.
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An introduction to Funk in 25 albums. A thread 🧵
After going through this list, the funk shall be with you...
1. Funkadelic – Maggot Brain
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There’s flamenco, and then there’s Paco de Lucía playing “Entre Dos Aguas”. Sheer mastery.
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OutKast’s ‘Ms. Jackson’ live—because this classic proves hip hop legends shine brightest on stage…
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Roy Ayers gave us “Everybody Loves The Sunshine”, a masterpiece that still radiates pure soul decades later.
Happy birthday to Roy Ayers, born on this day in 1940!
Blending jazz, funk, R&B, and soul, Ayers created an irresistible groove with classics like “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” and “Running Away”, influencing generations of musicians.
His sound has been endlessly sampled in hip-hop and dance music, making him a foundational figure whose vibes continue to echo through modern music.
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No one did duets like Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell—‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ is pure Motown perfection…
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Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child
Take a break and enjoy this spectacular performance…
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The magic of “Riders on the Storm” lives in Manzarek’s hands and that timeless Fender Rhodes.
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Rest in peace, Quincy…
In honor of his legacy, here’s a throwback to an incredible moment:
Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock in the studio, exploring the groundbreaking Fairlight CMI synthesizer. Herbie’s demonstration showcases the brilliance of both the technology and their unmatched creativity.
A true legend remembered.
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Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 on ‘Mas Que Nada’ – smooth bossa vibes, killing it back in the day…
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An introduction to Jazz in 25 records. A thread🧵
The following list offers an excellent starting point for any music enthusiast seeking exploration...
1. Miles Davis – Kind of Blue
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Miles Davis and Prince at Paisley Park — a once-in-a-lifetime kind of performance.
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OutKast’s ‘Ms. Jackson’ live—because this classic proves hip hop legends shine brightest on stage…
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Nobody blends sensuality and subtlety like Sade. “Sweetest Taboo” is proof.
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Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald performing “It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)”
When two legends meet…
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Bossa nova at its most elegant—Astrud Gilberto’s voice floats through ‘Corcovado’ like a dream…
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51 years ago today, Barry White released the single “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything”
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Rest in peace, Roberta… 🖤
Today, the legendary Roberta Flack passed away at age 88…
In honor of her legacy, here’s a throwback to a fantastic performance of “Killing Me Softly with His Song”
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Happy birthday to Thundercat, born on this day in 1984!
A bass virtuoso from Los Angeles, he honed his craft in the city’s vibrant music scene, jamming with punk and jazz bands as a teen.
His genre-defying albums like Drunk (2017) and It Is What It Is (2020) blend jazz, funk, and psychedelic soul, earning a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album and inspiring a new generation of boundary-pushing artists.
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On this day in 1959, the Dave Brubeck Quartet released their single “Take Five”!
“Two years later it became a surprise hit and the biggest-selling jazz single ever. Revived since in numerous movie and television soundtracks, the piece still receives significant radio airplay. The single was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1996.”
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Marvin Gaye, casually rehearsing “I Want You” on the couch — even behind the scenes, it sounds like a masterpiece.
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Miles Davis’s response when an interviewer asks if he thinks Black musicians are genetically superior to white musicians
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Stevie Wonder wasn’t just a musician—he was a musical force. ‘Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing’ is proof of his effortless brilliance.
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On this day in 1971, Marvin Gaye released the single “What’s Going On”
One of the greatest songs ever recorded…
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D’Angelo’s keys. Eric Clapton’s strings. Two masters speaking the same language — soul.
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Today the Brazilian bossa nova and jazz legend Sérgio Mendes has passed at 83…
Mendes played with Antônio Carlos Jobim (regarded as a mentor) and many U.S. jazz musicians who toured Brazil.
In this video Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 are performing “Mas Que Nada”
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Funk this tight should come with a warning label — The Brothers Johnson in full effect.
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The best video you’ll see all day. Glenn Miller, transporting you straight to the golden era of swing
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D’Angelo on the making of “Voodoo” — the struggle, the soul, and the reason he had to return
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The amazing Karen Carpenter performing a drum solo. She was only 18 years old (1968)
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Bill Withers had a gift for making the simplest moments feel profound—effortless, timeless, and always from the heart…
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When The Supremes and The Temptations come together, it’s nothing but Motown magic…
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Hermeto Pascoal performing in a lake in Iporanga, São Paulo (1985)
This is probably my favorite video on the entire internet…
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Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz - The Girl From Ipanema
Sometimes the stars align and there’s a perfect song, a perfect singer and a perfect arrangement…
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Pure joy in human form: Billy Preston performing “Nothing From Nothing” with that unbeatable groove and grin.
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65 years ago today, Miles Davis released “Kind of Blue”
Kind of Blue is regarded by many as a true masterpiece, the greatest jazz album ever recorded, and one of the best albums of all time…
But what made the album so extraordinary?
A thread 🧵
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George Benson - Give Me The Night
This is everything you need for a perfect evening vibe…
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This is what timeless sounds like — The Brothers Johnson at their smoothest.
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This is what neo-soul at its peak sounds and feels like. “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” is a D’Angelo masterpiece.
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Stevie Wonder in the studio recording “As” (1976)
Before it became legendary, it started here…
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