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Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Down by the Riverside | Controversial Songs
In the 25th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Down by the Riverside” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
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Instant Curtain, Reverse In The Sand | Track Review 🎵
George James: Italian prog-rockers Instant Curtain are soaring with their new release, ‘Reverse In The Sand’, from their highly acclaimed new album.
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13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments | Playlist 🎧
“13 Entertaining Songs That Reference Musical Instruments” features songs courtesy of Alt-J, Behemoth, Jason Derulo, Jeezy, and Taylor Swift.
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Frank Ocean, Blonde | Album Review 💿
Pop musician Frank Ocean returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Blonde’. He makes following up a masterpiece look easy.