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Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Mikhail Nilov, Sora Shimizaki, Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels; Dominik Weber, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 | Playlist

Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 features songs by Ella Langley, Feng, Harry Styles, Jill Scott, Marlena Shaw, and Mountain.

By the musical hype, 7 daysJuly 3, 2026 ago

Marlena Shaw, California Soul: Throwback Vibez No. 70 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

Marlena Shaw, California Soul | Throwback Vibez

In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “California Soul” by versatile R&B, soul, and jazz singer Marlena Shaw.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksJune 18, 2026 ago

11 Songs Filled with Immense Gratitude & Thanks (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets from Pexels]

11 Songs Filled with Immense Gratitude & Thanks | Playlist 🎧

11 Songs Filled with Immense Gratitude & Thanks features songs by Clairo, Dmitri Vegas & Like Mike, Lisa Page Brooks, ScHoolboy Q, and William DeVaughn.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 11, 2024 ago

Earth, Wind & Fire, Gratitude: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 170 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]

Earth, Wind & Fire, Gratitude | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 170th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Gratitude” by Earth, Wind & Fire.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 24, 2024 ago

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