Doo-Wop Groups: The Nutmegs

The Nutmegs

Doo-Wop Group, The Nutmegs, scored two major Singles on the R&B charts during the 1950's and continued working unto the 1960's. They were among the revival Doo-Wop groups of the 1970's; please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: A love so true, Hello, Whispering sorrows, My sweet dream, Story untold and Ship of love

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

Background information
	Band Name: The Nutmegs Origin: New Haven, Connecticut, US Members: Leroy Griffin, James 'Sonny' Griffin, James Tyson, Billy Emery  Leroy McNeil Years active: 1954 - 1962 Label: Herald Records

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Suga T

Tenina Stevens

Sugar T is a founding member of the Rap Group, The Click. Her catalog contains both Group efforts and solo projects, she remains active as a Producer and  undertaking other ventures. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: F Around Wit' Suga,  Wanna get freaky, Ghetto celebrity, Its all good and Suga daddy

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

Background Information
Birth name	Tenina Stevens
Origin	Vallejo, California
Genres	Hip hop music, Jazz music,Blues Music, Gospel Music,- Diverse Female Music Artist
Occupation(s)	Rapping, Rapper, Producer,Songwriter, Actress Keynote Speaker Mentor Blues Singer
Years active	1988 – present
Labels	Jive, Sick Wid It Records,Hip Hop Mom Productions
Associated acts	The Click

Tribute Mondays: Tunde King

Abdulrafiu Babatunde King (born 24 August 1910 Lagos Island,Nigeria -Died 1980s)

Founder of juju Music, Tunde King, was a Nigerian Musicians whose influence has spanned  Artists from the 1940's to the 1980's. He mixed Cuban and Brazilian music with Guitar  amongst other ingredients to create the juju genre, and had success mostly as a  live act. Thanks for your contribution Mr. King, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Aronke Maca

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

Background Information
Born	24 August 1910 Lagos Island
Died	1980s
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Musician

Sandi Sheldon ( Kendra Spotswood)

Kendra Spotswood (Born 1945 Englewood, New Jersey)

Soul, R&B and Pop Singer, Kendra Spotswood, recorded many singles, starting in 1963, under various Monikers and also with Van McCoy. After failing to make an impact she retired from the industry in 1968. During the 1970's one of her singles resurfaced and became a Northern Soul Classic in the UK and she has been touring ever since. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Back with my baby,  Two of a kind (Jack and Jill), Gee what a boy (Fantastic Vantastics), Stick with my baby ( Kendra Spotswood), Can't he take a hint? (Kenni Wood) and You're gonna make me love you (Sandi Sheldon)

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

Background Information
Birth name	Kendra Spotswood
Also known as	Sandi Sheldon Kenni Woods
Origin	Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Genres	Soul, R&B, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1963–
Labels	Okeh, Philips

Jazz Greats: Archie Shepp

Archie Shepp (born May 24, 1937) 

Jazz Saxophonist, Pianist and Professor, Archie Shepp, released Afrocentric tinged pieces during the 1960's. He has worked both as a Professor of Music and a Professor of African American Studies at different institutions. His works with John Coltrane are well regarded, as is his Avant Garde Jazz pieces. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Mama Rose,  Blues for brother, George Jackson, Quiet dawn and Blasé

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

Background information
Born	May 24, 1937 (age 79) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Genres	Jazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, piano, vocals
Years active	1960–present
Labels	Impulse!, SteepleChaseArista, Delmark, BYG Actuel
Associated acts	Cecil Taylor John Coltrane Horace Parlan

I. K. Dairo

Isaiah Kehinde Dairo  MBE (1930–1996)

Nigerian Juju Musician (Accordion and Drums), I.K. Dairo, came to prominence in post independent Nigeria with his brand of Juju Music. He worked constantly on tours after his initial fame faded in Nigeria and eventually had a Teaching tenure at the University of Washington. He died in 1996; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Mo Sorire, Ladejola Oginni Obiyamo, I remember my darling, Mama mi Ose, Labondo and Salome

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/I._K._Dairo

Background information
Born	1930
Died	1996
Genres	Folk, Jùjú music
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Accordion
Years active	1957–1996