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by Jesse Jarnow October 6, 2019 Comments1

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The Lions That Sleep Tonight: How a Piece of South African Improvisation Went Global

You know the Tokens’ version of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” But the story on this classic piece of rock history goes way back — and still generates controversy.

by Mark Grenier February 26, 2017 Comments2

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And the Award for Best Oscar-Winning Song Goes to…

Can you guess which tune is the best of the best? “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “Theme from Shaft” or “Over the Rainbow”?