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Louis Armstrong, Go Down Moses: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 4 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]

Louis Armstrong, Go Down Moses | Throwback Vibez

In the 4th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Go Down Moses” by legendary jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.

By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 5, 2024 ago

Chris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 2 © Mercury

Chris Stapleton, ‘Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind’ | Track Review

Chris Stapleton returns with his second album of 2017, ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’ “Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind,” serves as the third single.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2017 ago

Barbra Streisand, Encore © Columbia

Barbra Streisand Still a Force on ‘Encore’

At 74, There’s no slowing down for Barbra Streisand. Streisand sounds exceptional on her latest collaborative, traditional pop album, ‘Encore’.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 6, 2016 ago

Joey + Rory, Hymns © Farmhouse Recordings

Joey + Rory, Hymns | Album Review

‘Hyms That Are Important To Us,’ the final studio album by Joey + Rory, is a well-rounded, enjoyable, country-gospel effort.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 25, 2016 ago

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