Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly (born June 19, 1940)

 Paul Kelly wrote songs for many Artiste and had some hits of his own. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Don't burn me and Stealing love on the side

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kelly_(U.S._musician)

Background Information
Birth name	Paul Laurence Dunbar Kelly
Born	19 June 1940 (age 73) Overtown, Miami, Florida, USA
Died	2012/Aug/19
Genres	Folk Soul
Occupations	Musician, singer-songwriter, producer
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active	1956–present
Labels	Independent

Reggae Thursdays: The Congos

The Congos

Reggae Vocal Group, The Congos, began in the 1970's, working with Lee Scratch Perry and continues to tour today. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: At the feast, Fisherman and Congoman Chant  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Congos

Background information
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Roots reggae
Members	Roydel Johnson Cedric Myton Watty Burnett Kenroy Ffyffe
Past members	Lindburgh Lewis Devon Russell

Odyssey

Odyssey

 

  Odyssey  is a popular Group that had a few hits in the UK and US. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Native New Yorker

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odyssey_(band)

Background information
Origin	New York, United States
Genres	Disco, Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, Soulful House, R&B </ref> [1][2]
Years active	1977–present
Labels	RCA Records, ISM Records
Associated acts	Steven Collazo
Website	www.odyssey.uk.com
Members	Steven Collazo (Lillian Lopez's son) who shares the stage with Romina Johnson Jerdene Wilson Tracee Roma Indigo
Past members	Lillian Lopez (deceased) Louise Lopez Carmen Lopez Tony Reynolds (deceased) Bill McEachern Al Jackson Annis Peters Anne Peters

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Snoop Doggy Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born Oct 20, 1971)

  Snoop Doggy Dogg is a Rapper that came to prominence in the early 1990's under the tutelage of  Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. He has scored many hits and continues to work. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: What's my name and Gin and Juice

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_dogg

Background information
Birth name	Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.
Also known as	Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion, DJ Snoopadelic, Snoopzilla
Born	October 20, 1971 (age 42) Long Beach, California, U.S.
Origin	Eastside, Long Beach, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, g-funk, reggae, gangsta rap
Occupations	Rapper, singer-songwriter, actor
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Death Row Records, No Limit Records, Priority, Star Trak, Geffen,Doggystyle, Maker Studios, Vice Records, Mad Decent, RCA
Associated acts	213, Tha Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz,2Pac, Bow Wow, Dr. Dre, Game, Wiz Khalifa, Master P, C-Murder, Dam-Funk

Tribute Mondays: W.C. Handy

William Christopher Handy (Nov 16, 1873 – Mar 28, 1958

"Father of The Blues", W.C. Handy, inspired the Fox Trot Dance. His work in the Blues Genre and the Publishing side of music has left a benchmark for many to follow. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Handy, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: St. Louis Blues, Memphis Blues, Ole Miss Rag and Beale Street Blues (Marion Harris)

    

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wc_handy

Background information
Birth name	William Christopher Handy
Also known as	The Father of Blues; W.C. Handy
Born	November 16, 1873 Florence, Alabama, U.S.
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	March 28, 1958 (aged 84) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Blues, Jazz
Occupations	Composer, songwriter, musician,bandleader, author
Instruments	Piano, cornet, trumpet, guitar,vocals
Years active	1893–1948

Marilyn McCoo

Marilyn McCoo (born Sept 30, 1943)

 

  Talented Singer and Actress, Marilyn McCoo, is known as the  leader of The Fifth Dimension  and as a Duo Partner with husband Billy Davis Jr. Her tenure that still continues, has yielded many hits. Please take a listen here and have a smooth Sunday: Saving all my love for you and You don't have to be a star (to be in my show) ft. Billy Davis Jr.

    

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_McCoo

Background information
Born	September 30, 1943 (age 70)
Origin	Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	R&B, adult contemporary, pop
Occupations	Singer, actress, presenter
Years active	1966–present
Labels	ABC Records CBS Records
Associated acts	The 5th Dimension

Jazz Greats: Lester Young

Lester Willis Young (Aug 27, 1909 – Mar 15, 1959)

 

   Influential Saxophonist and Clarinetist, Lester Young was a pioneer of smooth Saxophone Grooves. He created the slang "bread" in reference to money and "cool", among others. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Saturday: D.B. Blues and Lester Leaps in

  

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_Young

Background information
Birth name	Lester Willis Young
Also known as	"Pres" or "Prez"
Born	August 27, 1909 Woodville, Mississippi, U.S.
Origin	Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Died	March 15, 1959 (aged 49) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, clarinet
Years active	1933–1959
Labels	Verve