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    From Benin to Mali, Senegal to Sierra Leone, these are the West African musicians who have transcended the borders of nations and styles, bringing their pulsing polyrhythms and complex cultural traditions to the world at large.
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    The pioneers of prog emerged from the ashes of psychedelia, forging an ambitious new sound that took rock to the next level in the early '70s. From classic-rock icons to cult heroes, here's an introduction to the style.
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    A form of European dance music from the '80s, Italo Disco features a spacey, "futuristic" sound created through the use of early analog synthesizers. Listen to songs from the era and those inspired by it's sound.
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    A look at the minimalist approach to composing music, with works ranging from modern classical to japanese new age.
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    Collecting the great tracks from 1967 that were not released as a single in the US or UK, this playlist recalls the most important year in rock album history; to this day, any reputable top-albums-ever list will feature a staggering number of LPs from '67.

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    Collecting the great tracks from 1967 that were not released as a single in the US or UK, this playlist recalls the most important year in rock album history; to this day, any reputable top-albums-ever list will feature a staggering number of LPs from '67.
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    '80-'87 Prince, Prince's side projects and protégés, and Prince's influences and like-minded contemporaries at their most Prince-esque, all swirled in a dirty electro-funky grind and insert double entendre here. Purple.
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    From the '60s to the '90s, mainstream music was dominated by energetic fusions of melodic pop hooks and a driving rock backbeat. This eclectic, six-volume series showcases the greatest songs of the pop/rock era; some were radio hits, all were loved.
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    From the '60s to the '90s, mainstream music was dominated by energetic fusions of melodic pop hooks and a driving rock backbeat. This eclectic, six-volume series showcases the greatest songs of the pop/rock era; some were radio hits, all were loved.
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    From the '60s to the '90s, mainstream music was dominated by energetic fusions of melodic pop hooks and a driving rock backbeat. This eclectic, six-volume series showcases the greatest songs of the pop/rock era; some were radio hits, all were loved.
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    From the '60s to the '90s, mainstream music was dominated by energetic fusions of melodic pop hooks and a driving rock backbeat. This eclectic, six-volume series showcases the greatest songs of the pop/rock era; some were radio hits, all were loved.
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    From the '60s to the '90s, mainstream music was dominated by energetic fusions of melodic pop hooks and a driving rock backbeat. This eclectic, six-volume series showcases the greatest songs of the pop/rock era; some were radio hits, all were loved.
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    From the '60s to the '90s, mainstream music was dominated by energetic fusions of melodic pop hooks and a driving rock backbeat. This eclectic, six-volume series showcases the greatest songs of the pop/rock era; some were radio hits, all were loved.
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    New wave, post-punk, synth pop, proto-goth, new romantic, mod and ska revival cuts from 1978-1984. No disco.
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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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    Late-'60s-to-early-'70s bubblegum, with a touch of breezy AM pop and a few Saturday morning favorites added in for good measure.

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    Explore the ornate and beautiful era we call the baroque period. Hear the best tunes from 1600 to 1750 including masterworks by Bach, Vivaldi, and many more.
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    Some call it chillwave, others call it glo-fi. Whatever the name, this laid-back blend of modern lo-fi recording techniques and vintage synth noises is one of today's most addictive sounds.
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    In the '70s and '80s, pioneering artists from the worlds of jazz, classical, rock, and electronic music fashioned ethereal sonic landscapes ideal for a fostering a meditative state. Decompress with these essential cuts from ambient's early trailblazers.
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    The pioneers of prog emerged from the ashes of psychedelia, forging an ambitious new sound that took rock to the next level in the early '70s. From classic-rock icons to cult heroes, here's an introduction to the style.
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    A look at the minimalist approach to composing music, with works ranging from modern classical to japanese new age.
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    This brooding set of synth-pop features acts ranging from Tubeway Army to LCD Soundsystem.
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    Often referred to as "Hot Jazz," "Early Jazz," or "New Orleans Jazz," Dixieland is the earliest form of jazz music.
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    Dub, a sub-genre of reggae, was popularized by King Tubby in the early '70s. A sound engineer by trade, "Tubbs" pressed alternate mixes of reggae tracks by dropping out vocals, adding ripples of reverb and pushing the boundaries of sonic space.
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    Wendy Carlos and Vangellis' synthesized scores for classic films like "A Clockwork Orange" and "Blade Runner" helped to inspire the birth of popular electronic music, who's superstars recently began returning the favor with their own film scores.
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    String quartets can explode with all the drama of a full orchestra or melt your heart like a fine operatic aria. The classic combination of two violins, viola and cello has remained a centuries-long standard for good reason. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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    From Benin to Mali, Senegal to Sierra Leone, these are the West African musicians who have transcended the borders of nations and styles, bringing their pulsing polyrhythms and complex cultural traditions to the world at large.
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    A form of European dance music from the '80s, Italo Disco features a spacey, "futuristic" sound created through the use of early analog synthesizers. Listen to songs from the era and those inspired by it's sound.
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    Krautrock is the British label given to the crop of German bands to emerge in the late '60 - the first generation born into post-war Germany. What united these artist wasn't a singular style, but a shared frustration and willingness to experiment.
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    Developed in the 1980s, Math rock is a guitar-based genre influenced by progressive and experimental rock known for using odd time signatures, interlocking rhythms and complex arrangements.
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    Motorik, German for "motor skill," is a propulsive 4/4 drum pattern popularized in 1970s Germany by acts like Neu that's perfect for cruising down the Autobahn. This playlist features modern and classic songs built on the Motorik rhythm.
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    All of the greatest, uptempo songs from Motown's 1959-1970 Golden Age, digitally remastered from the mono master tapes. Listen to these classics the way they were meant to be heard.
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    In an industry dominated by a few A-list composers, these artists and their dramatic, modern film scores stand at the vanguard; cool and provocative music from cool and provocative films.
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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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    Known as the "Motown of Jamaica," Trenchtown's Studio One was the vision of producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd and the original home to a staggering array of artists like Bob Marley, The Skatalites, Toots & Maytals, Anton Ellis, and more.
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    Johnny Cash called the Bristol sessions of 1927 "the most important event in the history of country music." This open-mike recording session for Appalachia's "hillbilly" musicians was the commercial debut of Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family.
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    The islands call with this mix of hip-swaying Hawaiian classics, contemporary singers, and tunes for ukelele or slack-key guitar for that luau state of mind.
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    The seismic cultural shifts of the late '60s didn't escape Brazil which experienced it's own artistic revolution, dubbed Tropicália. Combining Brazilian pop with bits of British psychedelia, this movement influenced the music of David Byrne, Beck and more.
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    From the sumptuous '50s through the swinging '60s to the funky, sexy '70s, European soundtrack composers were at the cutting edge of film music. Explore this sometimes campy, often beautiful musical world, where the music was often better than the movies.