Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 –
April 8, 1993) 

Marian Anderson was an extra ordinary Singer/Songwriter and Activist that toured constantly, breaking down racial barriers  and laid the foundation for future performers. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: My country this of thee and Deep river

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

Background information
Birth name Born Died Origin Years active	Marian Anderson Feb 27, 1897 April 8, 1993 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US ? - 1965

Jazz Greats: Zutty Singleton

Arthur James "Zutty" Singleton (May 14, 1898 – July 14, 1975)

Jazz Drummer, Zutty Singleton, worked from aged 17 years until his death; spending time in many Bands and working with the Jazz Greats of his day. please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Careless love

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

Background information
Birth name	Arthur James Singleton
Born	May 14, 1898 Bunkie, Louisiana, United States
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana
Died	July 14, 1975 (aged 77)
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Drummer
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Louis Armstrong, Bubber Miley, Tommy Ladnier,Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Jimmie Noone

Doris Troy

Doris Elaine Higginse (January 6, 1937 – February 16, 2004)

The Singer reffered to as "Mama Soul", Doris Troy, was a popular Singer/Songwriter that had a career that included hits of her own as well as background vocalist work on classic Albums. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Watcha gonna do about it and Just one look

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

Background information
Birth name	Doris Elaine Higginsen
Also known as	Doris Payne
Born	January 6, 1937
Origin	The Bronx, New York, United States
Died	16 February 2004 (aged 67)
Genres	R&B
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Apple, Atlantic People
Associated acts	Cissy Houston

Reggae Thursdays: Sister Nancy

Ophlin Russell-Myers , (born 2 January 1962)

Dancehall DJ and Singer, Sister Nancy, is one of the most respected female Artist of 1980's dancehall music. She is now an Accountant at a Bank. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Money can't buy me love, Transport Connection, One two and Bam bam

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

Background information
Name: Ophlin Russell-Myers Born: 2 Jan 1962 Origin: Kingston, Jamaica Years Active: Mid 1970's - Present

Osibisa

Osibisa

Ghanian/ Caribbean Afro-Pop Band,  Osibisa, are contributors to the World Music Genre. They remain active; please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Welcome home

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

Background information
Band Name: Osibisa Origin: London Years Active: 1969 - Present                         Members Teddy Osei, Sol Amarfia, Maman Shareef, Farhan Freeze, Pete Pete (Stargazers), Spartacus R, Robert Bailey. Wendell Richardson, Fred Coker, Lasisi Amoa

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Fantasy Three

Fantasy Three

Fantasy Three was active during the early 1980's. They released a few records. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Summer, Buck stops here and Biters in the city

Background information
Band Name: Fantasy Three Members: Larry B, Silver Fox, Charley Rock Years Active: Early 1980's Label: Specific Records, CCL Records

Tribute Mondays: George Walker

George Theophilus Walker (born June 27, 1922)

Pulitzer prize winning Composer, George Walker, has worked extensively in the Classical Music Genre. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Walker, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Lyric for strings

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Walker_(composer)

Background Information
Name: George Theophilus Walker Born: June 27, 1922

Vivian Dandridge

Vivian Alferetta Dandridge (April 22, 1921 – October 26, 1991)

Singer and Actress, Vivian Dandridge, was Dorothy Dandrige's sister, who had fame in The Dandrige Sisters, but fared less as a  solo Artist. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I ain't gonna study war no more ( The Dandrige Sisters), That's your red wagon ( The Dandrige Sisters), and Love is blue, 

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

Background Information
Born	Vivian Alferetta Dandridge April 22, 1921 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died	October 26, 1991(aged 70) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, singer
Spouse(s)	Jack Montgomery (1942-43) Warren Bracken (?-?) Ralph Bledsoe (1946-47) Forace Stead (1951-53) Gustav Friedrich (1958-?)
Partner(s)	Emmett Wallace
Children	Michael Emmett Wallace (b. 1943)
Parents	Ruby Dandridge

Jazz Greats: Chick Webb

William Henry Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939)

Drummer, Chick Webb, influenced Art Blakey and Duke Ellington and gave Ella Fitzgerald her official start in the industry. His Band won the Battle of the Bands on several occasions. He died at aged 34 years from Spinal Tuberculosis. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: A tisket a tasket (with Ella Fitzgerald)

Source:ehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_Webb

Background information
Birth name	William Henry Webb
Born	February 10, 1905 (disputed, see below) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died	June 16, 1939 (aged 34) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Drummer, bandleader
Instruments	Drums, bock-a-da-bock
Associated acts	Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Hodges, Sidney Bechet

Marlene Shaw

Marlena Shaw (born Marlina Burgess , September 22, 1942, New Rochelle, New York, United States)

Marlene Shaw has been on the sideline of super fame since the 1950's. Though chart successes where few, she is still remembered.  Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Go away little boy,  Without you in my life and Touch me in the morning

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

Background information
Birth name	Marlina Burgess
Born	September 22, 1942(age 71) New Rochelle, New York,United States
Genres	Jazz, blues, soul
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocals, Piano
Years active	1967 - present
Labels	Cadet Records Blue Note Verve