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  1. Aggressive
  2. Angsty
  3. Atmospheric
  4. Campy
  5. Celebratory
  6. Classy
  7. Cocky
  8. Cold
  9. Earthy
  10. Energetic
  11. Funky
  12. Gloomy
  13. Happy
  14. Hypnotic
  15. Introspective
  16. Lush
  17. Mellow
  18. Motivational
  19. Nocturnal
  20. Raw
  21. Rowdy
  22. Sad
  23. Seductive
  24. Sexual
  25. Soothing
  26. Spacey
  27. Sprightly
  28. Sweet
  29. Trashy
  30. Trippy
  31. Visceral
  32. Warm
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    A beautiful park on a sunny day is the stuff contentment is made of. Enjoy the light breeze, the soft grass, and this playlist of smooth and warm '70s-era grooves.
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    Perfect for a backyard barbecue or an afternoon alone with your headphones, vibe-out to this steady stream of brassy, soul-sampling hip hop tracks.
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    We dug deep into the the (digital) crates for these '60s soul and proto-funk floor-fillers that will keep your party movin' and groovin' well into the night.
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    Before he was Yeezus or the Louis Vuitton Don, he was Pink Polo Kanye. Fill your teddy bear backpack with these soul-sampling Kanye West singles, from his early production work to his College trilogy. This is that Yeezy we all love.
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    The genius of Stevie Wonder is incontrovertible; his vibrant, ambitious songs are some of the most iconic ever. This playlist features his solo recordings, duets, and guest appearances, plus songs he wrote for others and the best covers of his originals.
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    Take a trip from Haight on down to Sunset with these acoustic-centric songs by California artists from the late '60s and early '70s. Singer-songwriter, folk rock, country rock, soft rock. Lots of harmony, and plenty of mellow.
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    The retro sounds of '60s soul music have made a comeback. These contemporary artists are updating classic soul sounds for the 21st century.
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    Stylish, soulful, and funky tunes hand-picked for your next casual get-together by Patrick Wilson of The Special Goodness and Weezer. http://thespecialgoodness.com
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    Get down with these soul and R&B classics -- many of which are about food -- while dancing in your kitchen.
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    In the 1960s, gospel music met secular lyrics describing the black experience in America, and soul music was born. '60s soul singers demanded respect, begged for love, and told it like it was, changing popular music forever.
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    This playlist features comforting folk songs from the '60s to today, replete with warm acoustic guitars and soothing vocal harmonies.
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    Home to The Swampers, one of the greatest house bands in American R&B history, Muscle Shoals Studio in Alabama remains the go-to destination for artists seeking that iconic, soulful sound. These are the essential songs recorded there.
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    A collection of warm acoustic songs, handpicked for enjoying the crisp autumn air, fall foliage, and hot apple cider.
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    This is the heartfelt sound of the South -- the intersection of country, soul, rockabilly and R&B in the '50s, '60s and '70s; songs of drinkin', cheatin', and lovin' with Louisiana brass and Nashville strings.
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    Known for its distinctive vintage sound and house band, Daptone Records has become one of the world's premier independent record labels. Listen to highlights of the best soul, funk, gospel and afrobeat released by this Brooklyn-based label.
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    From his vintage soul arrangements to his obscure rap and rock samples, Mark Ronson has become one of the most versatile figures in pop music. Listen to highlights from his prolific career as a DJ, bandleader, and producer.
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    Eclectic sounds from the African continent, from afrobeat, highlife and juju to desert blues and Ethio-jazz.
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    Kanye West remains one of the best sample-based producers around. Listen to all of the vintage, funky, and soulful records Yeezy has flipped.
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    Sentimental and soulful tunes for basking in the glow of a budding romance. If you dig the feeling of butterflies in your stomach then this playlist is for you.
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    This playlist takes you back to an idyllic '70s pool party where the bathing suits were as small as the sunglasses were big; Stealers Wheel was blasting out of the poolside AM and funky disco gems were spinning inside on the HiFi.
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    Tie a sweater around your neck and set sail for the high seas with these smoother than smooth yacht rock classics.
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    Get a taste of Jamaica with these sun-kissed reggae jams.
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    Listen to essential songs that have shaped South African music, from 1950s Zulu-influenced jazz to the traditional a cappella singing of isicathamiya music, and the contemporary songs they have inspired.
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    Reggae's uptempo predecessors are the focus of this playlist spanning ska, sound systems, bluebeat and rocksteady.
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    Rasta, repatriation, and reefer: classic roots reggae from the 1970s.
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    In 1962, Bunny Livingston introduced Bob Marley to fellow Trench Town musician and guitar virtuoso Peter Tosh. Together they would form a band called The Wailers . Here are the best songs from The Wailers, their influences and members' solo careers.
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    Cool tunes from the golden age of pre-punk classic rock, 1965-'76, featuring deep tracks from the era's superstars as well as definitive songs from cult heroes and oddballs. Vintage doesn't have to mean old-fashioned.
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    An offshoot of hard bop that flourished in the '60s and early '70s, soul jazz fed on the bluesy passion of R&B. Most associated with hard-driving organ trios and honking, bluesy horns, it's jazz with groove, grit and soul.
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    These are the songs that take classic rock to another level: forgotten B-sides and sprawling deep cuts from the most iconic rock acts of the '60s and '70s.
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    A crate-digger's dream, here are the smooth, soulful and funky tracks sampled by Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad for their visionary '90s hip hop group, A Tribe Called Quest.
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    It's easier than ever to lose it these days, so here's a little music therapy from the '70s. Enjoy these songs of comfort, joy, and common sense from the "Me" generation.
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    Manhattan was the center of jazz in the 1950s and '60s, from post-bop to modal experimentation to the controversial "New Thing" of free jazz. Revisit that vibrant time and place.
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    It's mambo time with the best of the Cuban big band era. Explore the music that inspired dancemania in Havana and around the world.
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    An eclectic mix of sultry soul, funk and R&B from throughout the years that all sounds best in the midnight hour.
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    Up-tempo funk grooves, danceable R&B, soulful divas, and deep DJ cuts of the ‘70s and early-'80s.
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    Urban Gospel maintains all the soul of earlier gospel while adding passion, humility and an electrified joy of praise that exceeds all boundaries. It'll make you shout Hallelujah!
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    After proving their pop sensibilities with the multi-platinum album Rumours, Fleetwood Mac released Tusk, one of the great double-albums of the '70s. Here are songs from (and inspired by) the era when classic rock, California pop, and new wave collided.
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    Soul music re-emerged and took on many forms throughout the 90's and 00's, often referred to as Neo Soul or Soul Revival. Here’s an eclectic collection of songs from the men that captured that spirit.
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    What becomes of the brokenhearted? They console themselves with these classic soul songs about love and loss.
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    As blue-eyed soul matured beyond its '60s roots, elements of funk, fusion and even disco beats started to percolate through the music. Come back to the decade where blue-eyed soul expanded its mind.
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    For a period in the late '50s and early '60s, Blue Note was the most stylish label in jazz. The music brought both soul and a questing sense of experimentation to bebop, and Reid Miles' gorgeous LP designs remain influential to this day.
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    Classic Jamaican reggae songs, plus newer songs from reggae artists in the U.K., U.S. and Africa.
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    Musical styles come and go, but some songs will always sound great. This collection of upbeat pop and rock songs from the '60s, '70s and '80s is perfect for the workday or the weekend.
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    Some of today's catchiest indie rock combines the sweet harmonies of '50s and '60s pop with the rough energy of early garage rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
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    Jimmy Buffett is more than a singer/songwriter, he's a state of mind. Put on your flip-flops and embrace your inner Parrothead with this beach-ready mix of Jimmy's hits, friends, influences and tributes.
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    An exploration of the Latin 'indie' scene through the songs of popular bands as well as emerging acts.
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    Welcome to the world of Ray Charles, where you'll encounter not only monumental cuts from the man who melded blues, soul, country, jazz, and gospel into a harmonious whole, but also some titanic tracks by Brother Ray's influences, peers, and disciples.
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    The term "indie" may conjure up thoughts of a scrappy aesthetic, but as these exceptional acts prove, there's plenty of room for a more refined sound as well.
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    Let the cool breezes of these laid-back R&B classics put you in a place where stress evaporates on contact and you drift off into an otherworldly plane of sweet soul music from every era.
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    As its new, diverse, and endlessly exciting sounds drew inspiration from across the musical spectrum, R&B came to define American mainstream music in the '90s. Here are the key tracks from R&B's most vital decade.
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    Kick it by the Weber with these hip hop jams marinated in summertime flavor. Expect throwbacks, new joints, and a handful of guilty pleasures.
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    These are the songs you heard as a kid in the backseat of Dad's car. Relive the memories while you take the wheel on a long drive with your dad.
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    During the late 1950s and early '60s, John Coltrane and many of his peers searched for a sound beyond bebop. This cool post-bop set, with saxophones aplenty, balances adventurousness and melody.
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    Also known as "white soul" or "pop soul," blue-eyed soul is a term that's commonly applied to white artists whose sound is influenced by classic soul and R&B.
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    Whether you grew up on '70s AM radio or simply wish you did, this is the wake-up soundtrack for you. The pop, rock, and soul acts that ruled the airwaves in the '70s are gathered here for the sole purpose of easing you into consciousness after a night in dreamland.
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    With his slow, warm and funky production work for N.W.A., Snoop Dogg and his own landmark debut, The Chronic, Dr. Dre defined the West Coast sound for an entire generation. Listen to the funk and soul records Dre sampled and looped into modern classics.
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    While icons like Otis Redding and James Brown brought the soul, their legendary backing bands brought the stank. Listen to these funky instrumental grooves and you'll be deep in the pocket.
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    Warm instrumentation and funky breakbeats acquire a stylish electronic sheen thanks to these artists and producers who put their own twist on vintage cool.
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    The thick and nasty sounds of deep funk are back thanks to a new generation of artists obsessed with the art of the groove. If it ain't broke, don't fix it; if ain't funky, don't play it.
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    A mix of hits from today's generation of Bachata superstars. Easy listening to get you through the work week and ready to step on to the dance floor come the weekend!
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    Float on your back into the middle of a beautiful lake. Watch the clouds pass overhead. Keep floating.
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    Classic West Coast summer jams, from locals and transplants, handpicked by Bethany and Bobb of Best Coast. http://www.bestcoast.us
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    Winter weather getting you down? You're not alone - these mid-tempo, easygoing ballads from your favorite indie artists will help you get through the long, chilly winter days.
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    From socially-conscious Black Power soul to slick disco, Motown was at the forefront of 1970s soul. From all-time classics to rare grooves, these gems will help you shimmy onto the dance floor.
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    Motown first exploded in the 1960s, breaking down the boundaries between pop and R&B. But the label continued evolving throughout the '70s, as shown by these classics and deep cuts from Motown's second golden era.
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    With all due respect to other playlists, nothing will lighten your mood like the soulful vocals and hip-swaying beats found in this outstanding collection of upbeat R&B songs.
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    Not quite ready to leave the safety of your sheets? Ease into the day with these bright and airy tunes from the '60s and '70s, plus newer songs inspired by that same lighthearted style.
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    If you're getting your grill fired up, no musical style screams BBQ more loudly than the saucy, soulful, blues-basted sound of a jazz organ trio. From the old masters of the Hammond to the faithful flame-keepers blending blues and bop with tasty licks, these jazz organ jams will make your barbecue a full-on smoker.