Reggae/ Soca Thursdays: Fabulous Five Inc.

The Fabulous Five Inc.  
 

  Fabulous Five Inc., are a Reggae/Soca Group consisting of some of the most talented Musicians in Jamaica's Music history. Their career has spanned 40 years; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae/Soca Thursday: Jamaican Woman , Ring Road Jam and All night party

 

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

Background Information
Also known as	Fabulous Five, Fab Five Inc., Fabulous 5 Inc., Fab 5, Fab Five
Genres	reggae, roots reggae, soca
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Trojan, Jaywax
Associated acts	Johnny Nash

R&B/Disco/Funk Groups: Raydio

Raydio  

  Raydio was a Band led by Ray Parker Jr,; they came to prominence in the late 1970's and faded by the early 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Jack and Jill , You can't change that and A woman needs love (just like you do)

   

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

Background Information
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	R&B, disco, funk
Instruments	Guitar, piano
Years active	1977–1981
Labels	Arista
Members	Ray Parker, Jr. Vincent Bohnam Jerry Knight Arnell Carmichael

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Live Squad

Live Squad

  Live Squad was a Hip Hop Group that was active in the early 1990's; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Game of survival and Heartless

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

Background information
Name	Live Squad
Origin	Hollis, Queens, New York, United States
Genres	Hip Hop
Years active	Early 1990's
Labels	Tommy Boy Records
Associated acts	Tupac Shakur
Past members	Stretch Majesty K-Lowe Biggy Smallz

Tribute Mondays: Scrapper Blackwell

Francis Hillman "Scrapper" Blackwell (February 21, 1903 – October 7, 1962)

  Scrapper Blackwell was a self taught Blues Guitarist and Vocalist that had a great career during the 1930's. He was shot and killed in 1962, prior to his comeback. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Blackwell, you are appreciated: please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Kokomo Blues and How long, How long blues (with Leroy Carr)

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

Background information
Birth name	Francis Hillman Blackwell
Born	February 21, 1903 Syracuse, North Carolina, United States
Died	October 7, 1962 (aged 59) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Genres	Chicago blues, Piedmont blues
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1928–1962
Labels	Vocalion

The Singers: Mable John

Mable John (born November 3, 1930) 

  Maple John was the first female Artiste on Motown Records; her talents were not realized as she was a Blues Singer at the height of the R&B explosion. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Your good thing is about to end and Who wouldn't love a man like that 

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

Background Information
Born	November 3, 1930 (age 82)
Origin	Bastrop, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Blues, R&B, gospel
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1960s–present
Labels	Tamla, Stax