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    Characterized by its lush vocal harmonies, "doomph, doomph" bass lines, group snapping, and high falsetto, doo-wop was one of the most popular musical styles of the '50s and '60s.
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    Songs by Patsy Cline and similar artists
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    From outlaw adventures to tales of romantic woe, these vintage country tunes each have their own story to tell.
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    A Julliard-trained pianist, Nina Simone was as comfortable with Broadway standards as she was with African polyrhythmic rave-ups. Here are the best songs from her influences and contemporaries, as well as the songs she covered with her unmistakable voice.
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    An introduction to jazz featuring the most important, influential, and definitive jazz recordings of all-time.

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    A collection of new music selected by the writers and editors at criticalmob.com

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    Folk rock was born when bands started using rock instrumentation to play traditional folk music in the 1960s. These are the songs that defined this important development in popular music history.
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    Songs by Amy Winehouse and similar artists
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    From outlaw adventures to tales of romantic woe, these vintage country tunes each have their own story to tell.
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    Nothing but vintage rockabilly here, from its earliest champions to its biggest stars. Go, cat, go!
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    Bravado tell-it-like-it-is soul and funk jams celebrating self-reliance, self-confidence, and self-respect. Right on, sisters and brothers!
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    Hazy, soothing pop songs that'll make you feel like you're having the best dream ever.
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    An introduction to jazz featuring the most important, influential, and definitive jazz recordings of all-time.
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    Sweet, romantic indie songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a make out session.
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    Not all electro acts aim for the dance floor. Explore the low-key, laid-back side of the style though these well-known names and under-the-radar indie acts.
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    Folk and folk-like tunes from both sides of the pond that evoke a forest setting.
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    Can't wait for "Moonrise Kingdom," the sixth feature film from Wes Anderson? This playlist of songs from all of his films is sure to tide you over.
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    New Jack Swing defined the urban music scene as the '80s became the '90s and R&B met hip-hop. Rediscover this era of sweet harmonies with a hint of swagger and unlimited style.
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    The songs your parents -- or even your grandparents -- loved, remodeled by artists who are more likely to appeal to all your cool friends.
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    As the '90s became the '00s, indie artists began doing the unthinkable: embracing and creating dance music. Here's some of the best indie dance from the past decade.
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    Songs by Patsy Cline and similar artists
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    Nashville's greatest female singers, from the queens of the countrypolitan era to today's sassy and multi-dimensional female country stars.
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    Meet the '50s rockers who combined hillbilly music and rock & roll, and see how their music has influenced subsequent generations of rockers. And not just the ones who put pomade in their hair, either.
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    Everyone with a soft spot for singer/songwriters knows their Troubadour History 101, filled with songsmiths from previous generations, but here's where you'll find the best of the current crop of artists committed to the crafting of thoughtful tunes.
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    Trumpeter and singer Chet Baker came out of the first flowering of the West Coast school of cool modern jazz in the early 1950s. This playlist explores that time and place, with a particular emphasis on languid ballads.
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    A Julliard-trained pianist, Nina Simone was as comfortable with Broadway standards as she was with African polyrhythmic rave-ups. Here are the best songs from her influences and contemporaries, as well as the songs she covered with her unmistakable voice.

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