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Classical

Happy 151st Birthiversary, Claude Debussy!

Google have crafted a doodle for the 151st anniversary of Claude Debussy’s birth so we decided to look at some of his best sampled tracks. France had a rich history in late-Romantic and early 20th century (or impressionist) music, with world renowned composers such as Frédéric Chopin (Polish-born but gaining French citizenship in 1835), Maurice …

by Luke Davis |

Funk R&B Soul

Happy 40th Birthday, Stevie Wonder's Innervisions!

Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions was 40 years old on Saturday. Stevie Wonder’s classic period, from Music of My Mind in 1972 to the seminal Songs in the Key of Life in 1976, is defining not only to his career but music as a whole. To produce five albums in four years in such astounding quality is …

by Luke Davis |

Funk Jazz Pop R&B Soul

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!

Stevie Wonder, the legendary funk and soul musician, is 63 today. A trailblazer from the moment he joined Motown, Stevie Wonder’s career has spanned six decades and seen his work inspire some of the greatest musicians we have ever known (including a certain Michael Jackson, whom he wrote for and duetted with on a few …

by Luke Davis |

Video

Happy Birthday, Q-Tip!

Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest and the Soulquarians celebrates his 43rd birthday. It’d be hard to imagine hip hop without Q-Tip and his influence on not only the music but the culture as a whole, being a member of the Zulu Nation. He’s one of the few people in the game to be held …

by Luke Davis |