The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Thursday 31 January 2013

Reggae Thursdays: Tinga Stewart

Tinga Stewart (born Neville Stewart, c.1955, Kingston, Jamaica


   Reggae Singer/ Songwriter Tinga Stewart is a mainstay in the Reggae Genre; he has been releasing music since 1969 and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Nuh Wey Nuh Betta Dan Yard , She's gone Ft. Ernest Wilson , Funny Feeling , Hear that train , Inside my heart , Play De music , Dry up your tears and Take time to know her (with Ninjaman)


 
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinga_Stewart 
Background Information
Birth nameNeville Stewart
OriginKingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae
InstrumentsVocals

Wednesday 30 January 2013

The Flamingos

The Flamingos


   The Doo-Wop Group The Flamingos were influential on future Groups, such as The Temptations and Tavares. Their contributions in the development of the R&B Genre is at times overlooked, but their Legacy lives on. Please take a listen here and have a fun Wednesday: Lovers never say goodbye , If I can't have you , I'll be home , That's my desire , Golden teardrops , I'm yours , A kiss from your lips , The Vow , Would I be crying and I only have eyes for you  

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flamingos
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresDoo-Wop, Rhythm & Blues
Years active1953-2005
LabelsChance RecordsParrotDecca,End, Ronze
Members
The Flamingos
J.C. Carey
Doug McClure
Victor Brown
Sidney Hall
Flip Thomas
Terry Johnson's Flamingos
Terry "Buzzy" Johnson
Theresa Trigg
Jeff Calloway
Joseph Mirrione
Past members
Ezikial Carey (deceased)
Jacob Carey (deceased)
Johnny Carter (deceased)
Tommy Hunt
Earl Lewis (deceased)
Sollie McElroy (deceased)
Nate Nelson (deceased)
Paul Wilson (deceased)

Tuesday 29 January 2013

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Stetsasonic

Stetsasonic 


Pioneering Hip Hop Group Stetsasonic is very important to the development of Hip Hop: their Style, Experimentation and Members are all woven in the Genres fabric, but they are not highly regarded, thou there are non deserving others that are given more clout. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: If you can't say it just say STET , Float on , Sally , Speaking of a Girl name Suzy , Faye , No B.S, allowed , So let the fun begin   and Talkin' all that Jazz 

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stetsasonic 
Basic Information
OriginUnited States
GenresHip Hop
Electro
Years active1979–1991, 2008—present
LabelsTommy Boy/Warner Bros. Records
Members
Prince Paul
Frukwan
Wise
Daddy-O
DBC
MC Delite
Bobby Simmons

Monday 28 January 2013

Tribute Mondays: Big Bill Broonzy

Big Bill Broonzy (June 26, 1893 – August 15, 1958)
Born Lee Conley Bradley


Big Bill Broonzy was a Legendary Blues Artist that defined the sound of the Blues Genre. Thanks for your contribution you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a Good Monday: Big Bill's blues ,Station Blues , Guitar Shuffle and Key to the highway


  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bill_Broonzy 
Background information
Birth nameLee Conley Bradley
Also known asBig Bill Broonzy, Big Bill Broomsley
BornJune 26, 1893
Lake Dick, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 1958 (aged 55)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresFolk musiccountry blues,Chicago bluesspiritualsprotest songs
OccupationsMusician, songwriter,sharecropperpreacher
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, fiddle
Years active1927–1958
LabelsParamountA.R.C.Bluebird,VocalionFolkways
Associated actsPapa Charlie JacksonWoody GuthriePete Seeger

Sunday 27 January 2013

The Marvelettes

The Marvelettes


   The Marvelettes had the first number one song on the Hot 100 charts by a Motown artist and helped to build the popularity of the label in it's early years, but suffered from lack of promotion and the departure of Group members, which eventually led to them falling into obscurity. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Don't mess with Bill , Beecham 4-5789 , Playboy , So long baby , Someday, Someway , Locking up my heart , Forever , I'll keep holding on , Too many fish in the sea and Please Mr. Postman


 
 
 
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marvelettes 
Background information
Also known asThe Casinyets, The Marvels, The Darnells
OriginInkster, Michigan
GenresR&Brock and rolldoo-woppop,soul
Years active1960–1970
LabelsTamla
Past members
Gladys Horton
Katherine Anderson
Wanda Rogers
Ann Bogan
Georgeanna Tillman
Juanita Cowart
Georgia Dobbins

Saturday 26 January 2013

Jazz Greats: James Reese Europe

James Reese Europe (22 February 1881 – 9 May 1919)


James Reese Europe was making Jazz music when it was called Jass, He made history 26 years before most of today's Legends. His techniques as a composer built the texture of Jazz and he can be referred to as the true Architect of the Genre. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Memphis bliues and Castle house rag 

NB Couldn't find his Earlier recordings on YouTube


  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Reese_Europe
Background information
Birth nameJames Reese Europe
Also known as"Martin Luther King of Music"
Born

Death
22 February 1881 
Mobile Alabama United States
9 May 1919 (38)


Genres
Boston, United States (Murdered)
Jazz
OccupationsJazz Bandleader, Arranger, Composer
Years active1910–1919
LabelsVictor Talking Machine Company
Associated actsEubie Blake

Friday 25 January 2013

Brenda Russell

Brenda Russell (born Brenda Gordon, April 8, 1949, Brooklyn, New York) 



   Brenda Russell is a talented Singer/Songwriter and Musician whom has had a long and interesting career. Her music is sometimes hard to categorize, but they are always topnotch; Please take a listen here and have a fun Sunday: So good, so right , If only for one night , In the thick of it , Get Here and Piano in the dark (ft. Joe Esposito)

  
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenda_Russell 
Background information
Birth nameBrenda Gordon
BornApril 8, 1949 (age 63)
Brooklyn, New YorkU.S.
OriginHamilton, OntarioCanada
GenresPopR&Badult contemporary,jazz
Years active1975–present
LabelsHorizon (1979)A&M (1979–1981, 1988–1992)
Warner Bros. (1983)
EMI (1993)
Hidden Beach (2000)
Dome / Narada Jazz (2003–)
Associated actsFlo RidasoFLY & NiusDonna SummerAretha Franklin