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    There is no reason for mornings to be harsh or unpleasant. Rise in peace and calmness to the gentle and inspirational music of the ages.
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    Dust off that old Gazelle or Thighmaster, zip up your neon tracksuit, and burn off the calories with this eclectic mix of energizing hits from the 1990s.
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    With their penchant for twang and aversion to lyrics, these 1950s and '60s acts -- some fleeting, some lasting -- all reveled in the rock instrumental.
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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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    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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    From the end of the '50s to the start of the '60s, the kids kicked off their shoes and started shaking all over the place. These were the sounds they moved to, back in the days when doo wop and R&B were just another way of saying "rock & roll."
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    Essential recordings from the 1930s and '40s Swing-era big bands, which featured upwards of 12 musicians. During their heyday, big bands produced America's most popular dance music.
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    Teen longing, sweet harmonies and walls of sound, from the songwriters at the Brill Building to Motown's hit factory.
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    An introduction to jazz featuring the most important, influential, and definitive jazz recordings of all-time.
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    Not quite country, not exactly folk, not really rock, and not strictly blues, Americana is the sound of American roots coming together in a melting pot of sound.
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    Celebrate the things that make America great -- including cars, young love and rock & roll -- with these classic heartland rockers.
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    How do indie rockers fit into their skinny jeans? By hitting the treadmill with these uptempo, accessible indie jams.
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    Not too cool, not too hot. Not too square, not too out. Delve into jazz's classic era at the office, at tempos that won't put you to sleep or get you too wound up to work.
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    Delve into the quiet, ballad-oriented side of Miles Davis, along with a wide selection of the contemplative moods of members of his classic 1950s and '60s bands. Get mellow with Miles.
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    Clear, concise and creative solo piano recordings that evoke a contemplative and, at times, nocturnal feeling. Perfect for late night unwinding.
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    The best gospel music from BET’s Sunday Best and more. www.musicworldgospel.com
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    Dinner date at home? Guests? Just cocktails? Or maybe you just need to feel cool and sophisticated while out and about. This classy combination of jazz and classical music will help set the mood
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    The solo piano piece is music at its most contemplative. Enjoy these works from the classical, romantic and modern eras in any setting that calls for the quiet intimacy of the pianist and his or her instrument.
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    Kick off your shoes and twist the night away to infectiously upbeat songs everyone knows by heart: the most fun rock, soul, and doo wop cuts from the '50s and '60s.
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    Roy Orbison pioneered a new brand of rock & roll in the early 1960s with his distinctive baritone voice and orchestral arrangements. Listen to songs by The Big O and his greatest influences, contemporaries, and followers.
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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.

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    Dinner date at home? Guests? Just cocktails? Or maybe you just need to feel cool and sophisticated while out and about. This classy combination of jazz and classical music will help set the mood