Tribute Mondays: Jessie Hill

Jessie Hill (December 9, 1932 – September 17, 1996)

R&B and Louisiana Blues Singer/ Songwriter and Drummer, Jessie Hill, had initial fame in 1960 while based in New Orleans. After moving to California he wrote songs recorded by Willie Nelson, Ike and Tina Turner and Sonny and Cher. His 1972 Solo effort was unsuccessful and he continued performing live until his death from heart and renal failure in 1996. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hill, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Oogsey Moo, Whip it on me and Ooh poo pah doo

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessie_Hill

Background information
Born	December 9, 1932 New Orleans, Louisiana,United States
Died	September 17, 1996(aged 63) New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres	R&B Louisiana blues
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1951–1996

Little Sonny Jones

Johnny Jones (April 15, 1931 – December 17, 1989)

New Orleans Blues Singer/ Songwriter, Little Sonny Jones, had a 42 years long career that began in the late 1940's. His recordings failed commercially and he sometimes worked at the Sugar factory along with touring with Fats Domino. He died of heart failure in 1989 at 58 years old. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Do you really love me, Winehead baby, I got booted, Tend to your business blues and Farther up the road

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Sonny_Jones

Background Information
Birth name	Johnny Jones
Born	April 15, 1931 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died	December 17, 1989(aged 58) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	New Orleans blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	Late 1940s–1989
Labels	Black Top
Associated acts	Fats Domino

Jazz Greats: Pete La Roca

Peter Sims (April 7, 1938 – November 20, 2012)

Jazz Drummer, Pete La Roca, got his break in Sonny Rollins' Band in 1957. He continued working as a sideman and Bandleader and also worked as a Taxi Driver to supplement his income. He released his last Album in 1997 and died in 2012. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Tears come from heaven, Turkish woman at the bath and Lazy afternoon

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_La_Roca

Background Information
Birth name	Peter Sims
Born	April 7, 1938 Harlem, New York, United States
Died	November 20, 2012(aged 74)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Drumme

Salif Kieta

Salif Keïta (born August 25, 1949

Afro-Pop Singer/ Songwriter, Salif Keita, is an Albino performer that is known as the "Golden Voice of Africa". He was kicked out of his community because of his Albinism, as this was seen as bad luck. He later achieved great success internationally after working in many bands; his last release was in 2012. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Tekere and Mandjou

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salif_Keita

Background information
Born	August 25, 1949 (age 67)
Origin	Djoliba, Mali
Genres	Afro-pop
Occupation(s)	Singer

Reggae Thursdays: Yami Bolo

Rolando Ephraim McLean (born 1 October 1970)

Reggae Singer, Yami Bolo, began his career in 1986 under the guidance of Sugar Minott and later had success with production from Augustus Pablo. He has had some significant hits since the early 1990's and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday; Life line (Miya - Yami project), Free Mandela, Jah made them all, Love my woman, Jah love , Put down your weapon and Struggle in babylon

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yami_Bolo

Background Information
Birth name	Rolando Ephraim McLean
Born	1 October 1970 (age 46)
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Yam Euphony

The Continental Four

The Continental Four

The Continental Four were a 1970's Soul/R&B quartet that used a falsetto lead on their recordings. Although they were regarded, they failed to make an impact chart wise. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: How can I pretend and Day by day

Source 1: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-continental-iv-mn0000766353

Source 2: http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/the_continental_iv

Background information
Name: The Continental Four Genre: Soul, R&B Members: Freddie Kelly, Ronnie McGregor, Larry McGregor, Anthony Burke, A. Edwards