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music videos Jon Batiste Lindy Hops his way through new single, "I Need You" Gareth Branwyn

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soul Soul legend Al Green's drive thru pharmacy David Pescovitz

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electro Kraftwerk's connection to R&B and black DJs in America David Pescovitz

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soul Soul legend Bill Withers, singer of "Lean on Me" and "Lovely Day," RIP David Pescovitz

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funk Herbie Hancock's killer original music for the Fat Albert TV special (1969) David Pescovitz

gospel Aretha Franklin's "Amazing Grace" concert film will finally be released David Pescovitz

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