Patti Austin

Patti Austin (born August 10, 1950)

Miss Patti Austin has been active since she was 4 years old. She has done background vocals on many projects and scored memorable hits. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: It's the falling in love (with Michael Jackson) and Baby come to me (with James Ingram)

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

Background information
Born	August 10, 1950 (age 63)
Origin	Harlem, New York
Genres	R&B, Jazz, Dance, Adult Contemporary
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter
Years active	1953–present
Labels	CTI, Qwest, GRP, Concord

Reggae Thursdays: Paulette Williams

Paulette Williams

Rocksteady and Reggae Vocalist, Miss Paulette Williams recorded songs on Trojan Records. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: My Island

Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers

Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers

Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers were a Canadian group signed to Motown Records in the mid 1960's. Bobby Taylor discovered, mentored and produced The Jackson 5. The guitarist Tommy Chong became one half of the comedy duo, Cheech and Chong. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Malinda and Does your mama know about me

 

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

Background information
Also known as	Little Daddy & The Bachelors [1] Four Niggers & a Chink [1] Bobby Taylor & the New Vancouvers [2]
Origin	Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada
Genres	R&B, soul
Years active	1963–1969; 1990
Labels	Gordy/Motown, Motorcity
Associated acts	The Jackson 5
Past members	Bobby Taylor Tommy Chong Wes Henderson Eddie Patterson Robbie King Ted Lewis

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Monie Love

Simone Gooden (born 2 July 1970)

Native Tongues member, Monie  Love is a British Hip Hop Artiste that had a successful run in the early 1990's. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Monie in the middle

  

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

Background Information
Birth name	Simone Gooden
Also known as	Monie Love
Born	2 July 1970 (age 43)
Origin	London, England
Genres	R&B, hip hop, Brit-hop, new jack swing, hip house
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Warner Bros. Records Cooltempo/Chrysalis/EMI Records Tuff Groove
Associated acts	Native Tongues Dave Angel

Tribute Mondays: Noah Lewis

Noah Lewis (September 3, 1890 or 1895 – February 7, 1961)

Cannon's Jug Stompers with Noah Lewis on right

Noah Lewis was a pioneer of the Harmonica; playing two at the same time (one with his mouth and the other with his nose. He was a huge influence on Bands in the Jug Band Era; he died in poverty. Thank you for your contribution, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have sweet Monday: Mingle wood blues (Cannon's Jug Stompers) and Viola Lee blues

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

Background information
Birth name	Noah Lewis
Born Died	September 3,1890 February 7, 1961
Origin	Henning, Tennessee U.S.
Genres	Blues Jug Band
Occupations	Harmonica Player, Singer
Years active	1908 - 1930
Labels Associated Acts	Victor Records Cannon Jug Stompers

Annisteen Allen

Annisteen Allen (born Ernestine Letitia Allen) (Nov 11, 1920,Champaign, Illinois - Aug 10, 1992, Harlem, NY)

Blues Singer, Annisteen Allen was popular during the 1940's, recording for different labels, scoring a few hits along the way. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Bongo Boogie, Fujiyama Mama, I want a man, more, more, more, Let it roll and I'll never be free

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

Background Information
Birth name	Ernestine Letitia Allen
Born	November 11, 1920 Champaign, Illinois, United States
Died	August 10, 1992 (aged 71) Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Genres	Blues
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1945–1986
Labels	Tru-Sound LP, Capitol/Pathe Marconi, Official, Rev-Ola

Jazz Greats: Johnny St. cyr

Johnny St. Cyr (April 17, 1890 – June 17, 1966)

Jazz Banjoist and Pianist, Johnny St. Cyr, was a part of Louis Armstrong's talented bunch of musicians. He had a very active career, thou  he is less noted than other Jazz Greats. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Eh, la  bas

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_St._Cyr

Background information
Birth name	Johnny St Cyr.
Born Died	April 17,1890 June 17, 1966
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Banjoist, Pianist
Years active	Louis Armstrong Hot five and Hot Seven
Labels	?

Clarence Carter

Clarence George Carter (born January 14, 1936)

 

Clarence Carter is a Blues and Soul Musician, Singer/Songwriter and Producer, that had a strong career in the 1960's. He is an highly regarded figure in the industry. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Patches

 

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

Background Information
Born	January 14, 1936 (age 78)
Origin	Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Genres	Soul
Occupations	Singer Songwriter Musician
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals
Years active	1962–present
Labels	Fairlane Records Duke Records Atlantic Records Fame Records Ichiban Records
Associated acts	Clarence and Calvin CL Boys