Artists Sara Tavares and Esperanza Spalding Top Venus Sings Radio in 2009

PROVIDENCE, RI - On December 26, 2009, I aired a year-end review of Venus Sings Radio on WRIU. Selections were based on calculations of the show's most-frequently played songs, albums, and artists. In the end the program helped me break past ties, scrub the list, and identify the best . Below, I've shared the "Mighty Fine in 09" of Venus Sings Radio. Enjoy the list and feel free to use it to round out your own collection.

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The best of Venus Sings Radio in 2009 is based on the 17 individual shows I produced and hosted during the year.

1) January 3, 2009; 2) February 14, 2009; 3) March 7, 2009; 4) March 21, 2009; 5) April 25, 2009; 6) May 9, 2009; 7) June 20, 2009; 8) August 8, 2009; 9) August 29, 2009; 10) September 12, 2009; 11) September 19, 2009; 12) October 10, 2009; 13) October 24, 2009; 14) November 14, 2009; 15) November 28, 2009; 16) December 12, 2009; 17) December 26, 2009.

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Venus Sings Radio, Most-Played 2009 Albums/Songs/Releases
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1. Eva Cortes / Quisiera / Como Agua Entre los Dedos
2. Kim Trusty / I Will Be Waiting / I Will Be Waiting
3. Sara Tavares / Di Alma / Xinti
4. Ceu / Cangote / Vagarosa
5. DJ Floro / (Afrosoul Toasting All Stars') Music is the Weapon / Republicafrobeat Vol. 3
6. Michelle Cruz / Not Saying Never
7. Rihanna / Don't Stop the Music / Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes
8. Zap Mama / Togetherness / Zap Mama
9. Laura Izibor / From My Heart to Yours / Let the Truth Be Told
10. Keri Hilson / Get Your Money Up / In a Perfect World
10. Aphrodesia / Special Girl / Precious Commodity
10. Leela James / It's a Man's Man's World / Let's Do It Again

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Venus Sings Radio, Most-Played Artists in 2009
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1. Sara Tavares
2. Esperanza Spalding
3. Ceu
4. Eva Cortes
5. Lily Allen

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Venus Sings Radio Most-Played Songs in 2009
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1. Sara Tavares / Balance / One Love
2. Adele / First Love / 19
2. Concha Buika / Nostalgias
2. Feist / 1 2 3 4 / The Reminder
2. Michelle Cruz / Not Saying Never
3. Melissa Laveauz / Scissors / Camphor and Copper
4. Esperanza Spalding / She Got to You / Esperanza
5. Ceu / Cangote / Vagarosa
5. Lily Allen / Friend of Mine / Alright, Still
5. Etta James / All I Could Do Was Cry / Etta James Rocks the House

HONORABLE MENTION: Eva Cortes / Quisiera / Como Agua Entre los Dedos

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Venus Sings Radio, Most-Played Albums, Released Any Year
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1. Esperanza Spalding / Esperanza
2. Eva Cortes / Como Agua Entre los Dedos
3. Sara Tavares / Balance
4. Kim Trusty / I Will Be Waiting
5. Estelle / Shine
5. Adele / 19