Dee Dee Warwick

Delia Mae "Dee Dee" Warwick (September 25, 1945 – October 18, 2008)

Dee Dee Warwick had a lucrative career that included hits as a solo Artist, Band Member and Session worker. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: You're no good, Don't think my baby's coming back, I (who have nothing), Darling (Allison Gary and the Burners), We're doing fine, I'm gonna make you love me, She didn't know and I want to be with you

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

Background information
Birth name	Delia Mae Warwick
Born	September 25, 1945 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	October 18, 2008 (aged 63) Essex County, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1963–2008
Labels	Jubilee, Tiger, Hurd, Blue Rock,Mercury, Atco, RCA, Sutra,Heritage, Private Stock

Jazz Greats: Luis Russell

Luis Russell (6 August 1902 – 11 December 1963)

Luis Russell recorded milestone Jazz pieces and is remembered for his many talents. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: The very thought o you, Ease on down, Primitive and Ol' man river (with Sonny Woods)

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

Background information
Birth name	Louis Russell
Born Died Label	6 Aug 1902 11 Dec 1963  Melotone, Brunswick and Victor OKeh Records, Vocalion, ARC

Great Singers: Judy Clay

Judy Clay (September 12, 1938 – July 19, 2001)

Judy Clay was a Soul and Gospel Singer that was a part of The Sweet Inspirations and had hits as a duo and solo Artist. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: You busted my mind, Storybook children (with Billy Vera), Country girl, city man (with Billy Vera), Greatest love, My baby specializes (with William Bell) and Private Number (with William Bell) 

Source: htp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Clay

Background information
Birth name	Judith Grace Guions
Born	September 12, 1938 St. Pauls, North Carolina
Died	July 19, 2001 (aged 62)
Genres	Soul, gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer
Associated acts	The Sweet Inspirations, Billy Vera

Reggae Thursdays: Burro Banton

Burro Banton (born Donovan Spalding , 27 December 1956, Kingston , Jamaica )

Burro Banton is a Dancehall Reggae Deejay that as been active since 1976. He has influenced modern Dancehall Artist and continues to work. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Boom wah dis (Original), Washington session, Tek a set, Westmoreland Sensi and Boom wah did (Street sweeper rhythm)

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

Background Information
Birth name	Donovan Spalding
Born	27 December 1956 (age 57) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocalist, Songwriter
Years active	1976–present

The Time

The Time

Highly regarded Band and Prince affiliates, The Time, were mainstays in the minds of many in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Jungle love, 777-9311, The walk, Cool, Jerk out, Get it up and The Bird

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_(band)

Background information
Origin	Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Genres	Pop, soul, funk rock, dance,Minneapolis sound
Years active	1981–1985, 1990–1991, 1995–present
Labels	Warner Bros. Records, Paisley Park Records
Associated acts	Flyte Tyme, Prince, The Family
Members	Jellybean Johnson Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis Monte Moir Jerome Benton Morris Day Torrell "Tori" Ruffin Ricky "Freeze" Smith
Past members	Jesse Johnson Mark Cardenas St. Paul Peterson Rocky Harris Jerry Hubbard Stanley "Chance" Howard Robert GI' Grissett Jr Ricky "Freeze" Smith Morris Hayes Brice Myles Jeff McNealy

Hip Hop Tuesday: RBX

Eric Dwayne Collins (born June 20, 1968) 

RBX was a part of Death Row Records' roster in 1992. His career has spanned many Labels and he still remains active. Please take a listen here and Hip Hop Tuesday: East coast/West coast killer (KRS-One & Nas), Blunt time and A.W.O.L.

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

Background Information
Birth name	Eric Dwayne Collins
Also known as	The Narrator
Born	June 20, 1968 (age 46)[1]
Origin	Long Beach, California
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, record producer,singer, Song writer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1992-present
Labels	Death Row Records (1992–1994) Premeditated/Warner Bros. Records (1994–1996) Aftermath/Interscope/MCA Records (1996–2001) Doggystyle Records (2001–present)

Tribute Mondays: Roland Hayes

Roland Hayes (June 3, 1887 – January 1, 1977)

Lyric Tenor, Roland Hayes, performed extensively Worldwide, he began performing in 1917 and continued to 1972, with much acclaim during this time. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hayes, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Du bist die ruh 

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

Born	June 3, 1887 Curryville, Georgia
Died	January 1, 1977 (aged 89) Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation	Musician, singer
Spouse(s)	Helen Alzada Mann

Lorraine Ellison

Lorraine Ellison (March 17, 1931 – January 31, 1983)

Soul Singer/Songwriter, Lorraine Ellison, was a respected Singer, that left the industry early. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Sunday: Stay with me (baby), I dig you baby, Heart be still and Try (just a little bit harder

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

Background information
Birth name	Marybelle Luraine Ellison
Born	March 17, 1931 Philadelphia, United States
Died	January 31, 1983 (aged 51)[1]
Genres	Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1964–1976
Labels	Mercury Records Warner Bros. Records Loma Records

Jazz Greats: Ray Bryant

Raphael Homer "Ray" Bryant (December 24, 1931 – June 2, 2011) 

Jazz Pianist and Composer, Ray Bryant, worked as a sideman with many Artist in the 1950's and composed noted numbers. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Cubano chant, Madison time and Little Susie

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

Background Information
Birth name	Raphael Homer Bryant
Born	December 24, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Origin	Detroit, Michigan
Died	June 2, 2011 (aged 79) New York City
Instruments	Piano