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    Say bonjour to French pop from the 1960s, also known as "ye-ye." This sexy, cosmopolitan sound rose to popularity with the mod movement that swept Europe and landed on American shores.
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    Open a bottle of wine and kick back with this mix of electronic pop and alt-rock handpicked by the musical dream team, DWNTWN. Request songs on DWNTWN's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/dwntwnmusic
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Spring of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    Contemporary Jamaican music was born when young musicians began covering and reinterpreting the American R&B songs they heard on the radio. Listen to these classic Motown, soul, and rock songs, transformed by reggae's unmistakable upstroke rhythm.
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    Nothing heightens the aroma of basil, and garlic better than a little opera. From Pavarotti's "Pour Mon Ame," to Joan Sutherland and Marilyn Horne's "Belle Nuit," this playlist will get your (tomato) juices flowing

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    Say bonjour to French pop from the 1960s, also known as "ye-ye." This sexy, cosmopolitan sound rose to popularity with the mod movement that swept Europe and landed on American shores.
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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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    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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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Spring of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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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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    Listen to the catchiest, most hook-laden dance songs from the past decade.
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    Open a bottle of wine and kick back with this mix of electronic pop and alt-rock handpicked by the musical dream team, DWNTWN. Request songs on DWNTWN's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/dwntwnmusic
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    A beautifully eclectic and mellow backdrop to dinner in the city. Perfect for setting the mood on the first date without being too suggestive.
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    Need the perfect aural accessory for a romantic night downtown? Groove with these modern, fresh and whimsical songs by emerging independent artists, handpicked by designer Rebecca Minkoff. http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/
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    Classical music isn't all adagios and waltzes; often classical pieces have arrestingly fast movements. Quicken your heart rate with these brisk and energetic operas, symphonies, ballets and overtures.
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    Sinatra's artistry is so all-encompassing you could easily spend your entire life listening to no one else. But even the most fanatical Frank lovers might want to mix it up once in a while, so here's a batch of vocalists bound to appeal to admirers of Ol' Blue Eyes.
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    For the last decade, Brooklyn has been to hipsters what San Francisco was to hippies. From lo-fi noise to electro-dance to old-school soul to ironically glammed-up rock, Brooklyn has something for everyone.
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    Selections from Gorilla vs. Bear's favorite releases of 2011. See the full list at http://gorillavsbear.net
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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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    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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    Fill your apartment with friends, neighbors and strangers; pour some drinks and dim the lights; start this playlist of new, cool and stylish songs; play it loud.
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    Nothing heightens the aroma of basil, and garlic better than a little opera. From Pavarotti's "Pour Mon Ame," to Joan Sutherland and Marilyn Horne's "Belle Nuit," this playlist will get your (tomato) juices flowing
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    From World War II through the early '60s, The Golden Age of Big Band Jazz brought us some of the greatest interpreters of song, arguably ever. This velvet sound is the stuff of legend.
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    The best current and danceable tracks handpicked by iconic supermodels and fresh new faces who'll be strutting their stuff at Fashion Week. The perfect prep for feeling confident and sexy on the runway.
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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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    Songs that have been recently designated "Best New Music" by Pitchfork.com
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    Jazz as we know it began with the exciting blues-based licks and bold syncopation of ragtime. Enjoy the works of the ragtime masters who dominated the genre, as well as the early jazz groups who helped make the rag an American institution.
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    A collection of classics and lesser-known gems from the beginning of rock & roll, with an emphasis on country-leaning "hillbilly rock," otherwise known as rockabilly.
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    Coined by visual artist Byron Werner in the 1980s, Space Age Bachelor Pad music encompasses the hi-fi aesthetic of the 1950s and early '60s. Beloved by even its most tongue-in-cheek fans, let this playlist soundtrack your next party.
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    Summery, fun, and jangly lo-fi pop. Grab some friends, pack some munchies, and lie on the grass and watch clouds for hours.
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    Get a taste of Jamaica with these sun-kissed reggae jams.
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    Contemporary Jamaican music was born when young musicians began covering and reinterpreting the American R&B songs they heard on the radio. Listen to these classic Motown, soul, and rock songs, transformed by reggae's unmistakable upstroke rhythm.
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    Wake up in a luxurious hotel room overlooking Copacabana Beach with these classic bossa novas. Ease into your day with the sound of the golden era of Brazil's homegrown blend of jazz and samba.
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    Walk The Moon are celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album with this playlist of party songs. Download the album: http://bit.ly/WTMSongza
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    Western swing was developed in the dance halls of America's lower Great Plains during 1920s and '30s. Derived predominantly from swing jazz, Western swing laid the sonic foundation upon which country music was later built.
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    Ever wished you could walk into the screen of the classic '80s coming-of-age films by the late John Hughes? Well, now you've got your own personal soundtrack of iconic '80s teen-flick-worthy tunes. That's a start!