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10 Amazing Pandora Playlists for Your Next Cocktail Party

You focus on the food, decor and scrumptious cocktails. We'll handle the party playlist.

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When it comes to entertaining, you have more things to worry about than the playlist. That's why we've rounded up 10 perfect Pandora stations for just about every scenario. Now the only trouble will be choosing your favorite!

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French Cooking Music

This one tends to be on the mellower side, so it would be a great choice for a more elegant or laid-back gathering. They play artists like Django Reinhardt and Madeleine Peyroux, and somehow it all just sounds cooler because everyone is speaking French. This is also a good one to play as your guests are arriving. Listen now>>

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Hipster Cocktail Party

True, this station does have kind of a ridiculous name, but the music they play makes up for it. Bill Withers, Nina Simone, Van Morrison and Ray LaMontagne are some regulars you'll find on this station. It's a good option for mellow but slightly peppier music. Think: work colleagues or older family members. Listen now>>

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Class of '93 Hip-Hop

Try this station if you're looking to turn it up a bit and really get the party started. Ice Cube, KRS-One, A Tribe Called Quest and other early hip-hop superstars will definitely up the ante at your gathering. Don't be surprised if people start dancing (on your coffee table) if you have this station blasting. Listen now>>

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