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Guess who's coming to Ottawa Bluesfest on July 13? SHANIA!!!! ottawabluesfest.ca?fbclid=IwY2x...

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Alvin Poussaint, noted author, professor and researcher, has died at 90. His work focused on the effects of racism in the black community. He was also a consultant on NBC's 'The Cosby Show'.

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Starting the week off with new music from guitarist Ken Navarro. Also, a new tune from pianist Brian Simpson. Listen at smoothjazzandmore.com; or download the free radio app from TuneIn for your smartphone, tablet, smart speaker, or any Roku player listening device.

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Al Trautwig, sports reporter and host who worked for MSG Network for 30 years has died at 68. He also worked for ABC, NBC and USA Network on their Olympic coverage. www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

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Roberta Flack made some unforgetable romantic singles during her 60+year music career. But on her debut album 'First Take', she went radical with the Gene McDaniels protest anthem, "Compared to What?". Timely for what was happening then...and now. RIP 😢❤ youtu.be/wDUk9Lsy_yQ?...

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Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer and composer has died at 88. Hit it big with the songs, "Killing Me Softly" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". Also had a successful collaboration with Donny Hathaway. More from Variety: variety.com/2025/music/n...

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Legendary jazz pianist Bob James teams up with saxophonist, Dave Koz on a new single. The duo also announced a new tour this spring. The song entitled "New Hope" can be heard at smoothjazzandmore.com

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60 years ago, on February 21, 1965. Malcolm X was assassinated by three gunmen at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan just before giving a speech. Ozzie Davis gave the eulogy at his funeral, which was dictated at the end of Spike Lee's biographic film on his life. youtu.be/v-e4hAHDR8w

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Voletta Wallace, mother of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace aka 'Biggie Smalls', has died at 78. www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

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Singer Jerry Butler has died at 85. Nicknamed ‘The Ice Man’, he was the original lead singer of ‘The Impressions’. Also got into politics and served on the Cook County Board of Supervisors. chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2...

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ESPN end their decades long agreement with MLB. Began broadcasting in 1990. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...

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Add Pepsi to your list of companies to avoid. If you don't want to hire women and minorities, why should I buy your products? www.forbes.com/sites/conorm...

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BREAKING: Hall Steinbrenner alters the teams facial hair policy, will allow "Well-groomed beards" for players. The policy has been in place since George Steinbrenner implemented it with the purchase of the team in 1973.

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AFTER ALLL, IT IS CANADA'S SPORT! TRUE NORTH...STRONG AND FREE!!! #4NationsFaceoff

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YOUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH QUOTE: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, "...white America would rather throw away democracy altogether, and embrace 'a native form of fascism', to preserve their power." We are living in that prophecy today. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/205943...

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New video shows the moment of impact of Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Toronto Pearson International. Truly a miracle no one was killed! 🙏

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BLOG ENTRY: Smooth's Podium Picks: 2025 Four Continents Championships

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KREIDERMAN!!!!! #4NationsFaceoff

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BREAKING: Delta jet from Minneapolis-St. Paul crashes upon arrival at Toronto Pearson airport, all passengers and crew accounted for. vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/02/17/p...

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Hockey fans in Boston cheering the Canadian National Anthem says everything we're thinking! #TrueNorthStrongandFree! 🇨🇦

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THIS JUST IN: President’s Day is cancelled, until we get a real one in office. #NotMyPresidentsDay

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On February 15th, 1961; Sabena flight 548 crashed on landing at an airport in Brussels, Belgium; killing all 72 people on board and one person on the ground. Fatalities included the entire US figure skating team, which was traveling to the World Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

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Three fights in nine seconds!!!! This shit getting is intense! #4NationsFaceoff

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Just got a new track from saxophonist @boneyjames01.bsky.social off his recent release, "Slow Burn", with an assist from trumpeter Rick Braun. Listen at smoothjazzandmore.com; or dowload the free radio app from Tunein for your smartphone, tablet, smart speaker or any Roku player listening device.

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“…from my cold, dead hands!” Canada’s Flag Day! 🇨🇦🍁

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What Democrats should be doing is putting together a shadow cabinet. Give house reps and senators the ability to scrutinize the policies and actions of the government, and offer alternative policies. What ae they waiting for?

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Eric Adams is the worst New York City mayor since Jimmie Walker served as NYC mayor in the early 20th century. NY State Gov. Kathy Hochul MUST remove him from office. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

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Not every heart is lonely! Some are just very content! Happy Valentines Day! ♥️

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The late great David Bowie with a song penned for today! ♥️ #valentinesday youtu.be/S4R8HTIgHUU?...

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New music just added includes the latest from Saxophonist Jazmin Ghent from her album, "Dr. Jaz". Also, Phylicia Rae gets an assist from guitarist Norman Brown on her latest single. Listen at smoothjazzandmore.com; or on the free Tunein radio app.

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The Aaron Rodgers experiment with the Jets is over. sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodger...

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It’s World Radio Day! Today, we celebrate the power of radio as a source of freedom of expression. Radio listeners are the backbone of our community. We would not be here without them. Thanks to everyone who supports us. Enjoy! 📻 #worldradioday

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The $8 million dollars spent on the “He Gets Us” Super Bowl ad could have been spent feeding the homeless. You know, like what Jesus Christ commanded us to do.

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“WORST HALFTIME SHOW EVER?” Here's some stats for the haters! • Kendrick Lamar’s streams increased by 175% on Spotify. • “HUMBLE” became 2x Diamond certified. • Gained 1M+ followers on IG. • The performance has 34M views and counting on YouTube. Have a seat, and STFU!

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Super Bowl 59 Halfime Show Observations - Kendrick Lamar has a new use for the word...Mustaaaaaaaard!🔥 - Serena Williams gets an assist for dissing Drake. - Samuel L. Jackson as "Uncle Sam" was genius.

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How I'm feeling right now. 😭💔 #NYGiants

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Time for the Puppy Bowl. SMGDH 🤬

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Tony Roberts, veteran actor who starred with Woody Allen in “Play It Again, Sam” and “Annie Hall”, has died at 85. variety.com/2025/film/ob...

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead named Walter Payton Man of the Year at tonight's NFL Honors.

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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen wins AP Most Valuable Player award at the NFL Honors

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Minnesota Vikings Kevin O'Connell named NFL Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors.

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Longtime Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102 More from NFL.com www.nfl.com/news/bears-o...

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