Hip Hop Tuesdays: AMG

Jason Lewis (born September 29, 1970 in New York, New York, US) 

Hip Hop Artist and DJ Quik affiliate, AMG, released a few Albums starting in 1991 and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Jiggable Pie and Pimps anthem

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMG_(rapper)

Background Information
Birth name	Jason Lewis
Born	September 29, 1970 (age 44)
Origin	Inglewood, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Getti Records

Tribute Mondays: Son Bonds

Son Bonds (March 16, 1909 – August 31, 1947)

Blues Guitarist and Singer, Son Bonds, worked as a backing Musician and as a Solo Artist, during the 1930's to 1940's period of the Blues Genre. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Bonds , you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: A hard pill to swallow and Trouble trouble blues with Hammie Nixon

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_Bonds

Background Information
Also known as	"Brownsville" Son Bonds, Brother Son Bonds
Born	March 16, 1909 Brownsville, Tennessee,United States
Died	August 31, 1947 (aged 38) Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Country blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer, guitarist, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, kazoo
Associated acts	Sleepy John Estes, Hammie Nixon

Gospel Singer: Larnelle Harris

Larnelle Steward Harris (born July 6, 1947)

Gospel Singer and Songwriter, Larnelle Harris, has had great success in Groups and as a solo Artist, being active since 1969. He continues to tour; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Amen, More than wonderful (with Sandi Patty), All along the way, I've Just seen Jesus (with Sandi Patty) and Mighty Spirit

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larnelle_Harris

Background information
Birth name	Larnelle Steward Harris
Born	July 6, 1947 (age 67) Danville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	Gospel, contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals, saxophone, drums
Years active	1969–present
Associated acts	The Spurrlows, First Gear,Gaither Vocal Band, Sandi Patty

Jazz Greats: Lee Young

Lee Young (March 7, 1914 – July 31, 2008) 

Lee Young was a Jazz Singer and Drummer whose body of work included tenures as sideman with other Jazz Greats and also as an A&R for Veejay and Motown Records. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Lester Young - I can't get started

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Young

Background Information
Birth Name: Lee Young Occupation: Singer and Drummer Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, US Born: March 07, 1914 Died: July 31, 2008

Bobby Rush

Bobby Rush (born November 10, 1933, Homer, Louisiana, US)

Blues Musician, Composer and Singer, Bobby Rush, has been working in the Blues genre since 1954. He remains active releasing new material; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Chicken heads

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Rush_(musician)

Background Information
Birth name	Emmit Ellis Jr.
Born	November 10, 1933 (age 81) Homer, Louisiana, United States
Origin	Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
Genres	blues, electric blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active	1951;Early 1960s–present
Labels	Various

Rocksteady / Reggae Thursdays: Keith & Tex

Keith & Tex

Rocksteady Duo, Keith & Tex, worked with Derrick Harriot during the 1960's. They had memorable Records and still continue to tour. Please take a listen here and Happy Rocksteady / Reggae Thursday: Let me be the one, Tonight and Stop that train

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_%26_Tex

Background Information
Origin	Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica
Genres	Rocksteady
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1966–1970,1994 to present
Labels	Crystal, Island; KEBAR
Members	Keith Rowe Texas Dixon

The Starlets

The Starlets

Girl Group, The Starlets, had a hit in 1961; after a few tours, lukewarm singles and having their biggest hit listed as that of another Group, they broke up in 1962. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: My last cry, You belong to me and Better tell him no

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_starlets

Background Information
Members: Jane Hall, Maxine Edwards, Mickey McKinney, Jeannette Miles and Liz Walker (aka Dynetta Boone) Labels: Okey Records, Newton Records, Pam Records Origin: Chicago, Illinois, US

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Lords of the Underground

Lords of the Underground

Hip Hop Golden Age Group, Lords of the Underground, are one of the collectives that came out in the early 1990's,  releasing acclaimed material. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Tic Toc, Funky child and Chief Rocka

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lords_Of_The_Underground

Background Information
Origin	Newark, New Jersey
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Pendulum Records, Jersey Kidz Records
Members	DoItAll Mr. Funke DJ Lord Jazz

Tribute Mondays: Papa Charlie Jackson

Papa Charlie Jackson (November 10, 1887 – May 7, 1938) 

Songster, Banjo Guitar player, Guitarist and Ukelele Player, Papa Charlie Jackson, was the first self-accompanied Blues Musician. He also released many songs that because Blues Standards. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Jackson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Salty dog blues and Airy man blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Charlie_Jackson

Background Information
Birth Name: William Henry Jackson Born: Nov. 10, 1887 Died: May 07, 1938 Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, US Label: Paramount Records, Okey Records Years active: 1920's - 1930's