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Alexa or other devices like this. Music suggestions please.

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MiniMoon Sun 27-Jun-21 16:47:29

By the way, I also have tinnitus. It is really helpful to have music on.

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MiniMoon Sun 27-Jun-21 16:45:00

Alexa has loads of playlists. I'm currently listening to an oldies playlist, it seems to be hits from the 50's and 60's. When I'm in the kitchen I like 50 great opera arias. In an evening if nothing on TV inspires me I ask Alexa for music for a relaxing bath, it is quiet, light classical music.
You can also create your own playlist, but I haven't bothered with that. I may do in the future.
Happy listening.

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Gossamerbeynon1945 Sun 27-Jun-21 15:44:47

I love Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald. Try Freddie Mercury and Monserrat Cabal singing Barcelona.

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BigBertha1 Sun 27-Jun-21 07:27:38

Scala Radio has some interesting mixed programmes. For 50s onwards music try Gold London

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NanKate Sun 27-Jun-21 07:07:26

Thanks for the suggestions. ???

I will definitely try Snarky Puppy Kitty. Followed by the great Etta James Gossamer. I’ll get my DS to install Spotify for me Pink. I like the idea of my preferences being matched to new music.

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Pinkarolina Sun 27-Jun-21 05:10:11

Have you tried Spotify? It can find new music for you based on your choices. If you install it on your phone you can listen to it via your Alexa device.

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Gossamerbeynon1945 Sat 26-Jun-21 21:55:26

Etta James singing "At Last"

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kittylester Sat 26-Jun-21 21:49:19

Have you tried Snarky Puppy? Jazz fusion with a great beat.

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NanKate Sat 26-Jun-21 21:08:31

We have 4 Alexas as we like music or radio 4 in the main rooms. I have tinnitus and it helps to drown out some of the din going on in my head.

Sometimes I want inspiration for some new/different music to listen to. Perhaps you could make some suggestions.

I’m an old rocker from the 50s/60s so my choices may not suit your tastes.

Here are some of my eclectic favourites.

Memphis Slim all his music
Ali Farka Toure (African music) The River album and Talking Timbuktu
Bird land by Weather Report
Take 5 Dave Brubeck
Little Red Rooster by The Rolling Stones or Willie Dixon who wrote it.
Vanessa May, love her videos on YouTube.

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