Reggae Thursdays: Prince Alla

Keith Blake (born 10 May 1950)

Roots Reggae Singer, Prince Alla, started out as a member of The Leaders in the 1960's and later went on to release his solo efforts into the 2000's. His recordings from the 1970's are now considered to be Roots Reggae classics. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Stone (1976), Lot's wife, Bucket bottom (1979) , Born a fighter and Sun is shining

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

Background information
Birth name	Keith Blake
Also known as	Ras Alla, Prince Allah
Born	10 May 1950(age 69)
Origin	St. Elizabeth,Jamaica
Genres	Roots reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	Late 1960s – present
Associated acts	The Leaders

Manzel

Manzel

Instrumental Funk Band, Manzel, was a little known Band that released material in the 1970's and had a tenure that lasted from 1973 to 1978. Their music has been sampled heavily in the Hip Hop Genre by many Artists (De La Soul, Cypress Hill, Ghostface Killah, Eric B & Rakim, Grandmaster Flash, Ultramagnetic MCs and others). Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Sugar Dreams, Midnight theme, Space Funk and Jump street

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzel_(band)

Background information
Origin	Lexington, Kentucky
Genres	Instrumental funk
Years active	1973–1978
Labels	Fraternity Records
Associated acts	Shad O'Shea
Past members	Manzel Bush John Larry Van Dyke Steve Garner

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Bahamadia

Antonia D. Reed (born April 22, 1966)

Hip Hop Rapper and Singer, Bahamadia, began her career in 1993 and released her debut Album in 1996. Her Album featured production from Guru from Gang Starr. She released further material from the year 2000 onwards and she also produced  some of these efforts. She remains active please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Uknowhowwedu (ft. Redhanded and Ski), Total wreck, I Confess (with X-cetra), True honey buns (ft. Lil Cess), Spontaneity (ft. Lil Cess and P.A.N.) and 3 Tha hard way (ft. K-Swift, Mecca Star)

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

Background information
Birth name	Antonia D. Reed[1]
Born	April 22, 1966(age 53)[2]
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,United States
Genres	Hip hop, alternative hip hop, jazz rap,conscious rap
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Chrysalis / EMI Good Vibe Recordings E1 Music E1 Entertainment
Associated acts	The Roots, Gang Starr, Gang Starr Foundation, Planet Asia, Talib Kweli,Army of the Pharaohs

Tribute Mondays: Hoagy Lands

Victor I. Hoagland Sr. (May 4, 1936 – January 12, 2002)

Soul Singer, Hoagy Lands, worked from the 1950's to the 1970's releasing Solos and Duets. He was of Afro-Cuban, African American and American Indian descent and was the Grandfather of Singer, Jaheim. He died in 2002 following heart surgery. Thanks for your contribution Mr. HoagLand, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: The next in line, Lighted Windows, Theme from the other side, Baby come on home, Reminisce, Beautiful music (with Lily Fields) and A man ain't no stronger than his heart

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

Background information
Name: Victor I. Hoagland Sr.  Born: May 4. 1936 Died: Jan. 12, 2002 Origin: New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. Labels: MGM, ABC-Paramount

Byrdie Green

Byrdie Green (1936 – April 26, 2008)

Jazz and R&B Singer, Byrdie Green, began singing in her father's church and went on to perform in clubs. She became the protégé of Ruth Brown and also worked many times with Johnny "Hammond" Smith. She also released her much loved solo Albums that contained some memorable singles. She died in 2008; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Don't make it hurt, Don't take your love from me, Get a hold of yourself and Return of the Prodigal son

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

Background information
Born	1936 Detroit, Michigan
Died	26 April 2008 New York, New York
Genres	jazz, R&B, soul,gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, record producer
Labels	End Records,Hallmark Records,20th Century Fox Records, Prestige Records

Jazz Greats: Lenny White

Leonard White III (born Dec. 19, 1949)

Jazz Fusion Drummer, Lenny White, is a Pioneer and a Founding Father of Jazz Fusion. He was the Drummer for Chick Corea's Band, Return to Forever. He worked as a prominent Sideman up to 2016 and led some Albums between 1975 and 2010. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a Splendid Saturday: Lady Madonna, Venusian Summer and Pooh Bear (1978)

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

Background information
Birth name	Leonard White III
Born	December 19, 1949(age 69) New York City, U.S.
Genres	Jazz fusion, funk
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1968–present
Labels	Nemperor, Elektra,Wounded Bird
Associated acts	Return to Forever,Azteca, Jamaica Boys

Bernard Wright

Bernard Wright (born Nov. 16, 1963)

Funk and Jazz Keyboardist and Singer, Bernard Wright, worked as a Session Musician before branching out to a solo career. His songs that were released during the 1980's were later used as samples by Snoop Dogg, Skee-lo, Dr. Dre and others. He is the son of Roberta Flack. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Solar, Haboglabotribin, Just chillin, After you, Funky Beat, Won't you let me love you and Who do you love

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

Background information
Born	November 16, 1963(age 55) Jamaica, Queens,New York
Genres	Post-disco[1] Contemporary R&B[1] Post-bop[1] Crossover jazz[1]
Occupation(s)	Record producer,artist
Instruments	Keyboards
Labels	Manhattan/EMI Records Arista GRP/MCA Records
Associated acts	Marcus Miller,Lenny White, Dave Grusin, Roberta Flack, Doug E. Fresh, Cameo