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A memorable bluegrass instrumental brings together quick acoustic picking, close harmony and an expressive lead instrument. The best MP3 downloads preserve…

A relaxing playlist works best when it suits a particular moment rather than a generic idea of calm. Some listeners need gentle background music for reading,…

The blues roots of reggae and rock form a family tree rather than a single pipeline. Both styles grew from African American musical life, especially the deep…

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Children's lullabies from around the world can make bedtime feel calmer, more familiar and a little more magical. Nublends.Net brings together a free MP3…

The 1980s gave pop music a new instrumental centre of gravity. Drums, bass lines and atmospheric layers could now be shaped by machines, turning a songwriter’s…

Jazz piano can sit at the centre of a recording without overwhelming the other musicians. It can outline a harmony, sharpen the rhythm and leave space for the…

Country music has always been at its most affecting when two voices turn a song into a conversation. A duet can bring out the vulnerability hidden in a…

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