Hip Hop Tuesdays: Showbiz & AG

Showbiz & AG

Rapper and Producer Hip Hop Duo, Showbiz & AG, are Diggin in the Crates members and they released a couple of Albums. Producer Showbiz has produced memorable material. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Party groove and Soul clap

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showbiz_%2
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Background Information
Origin	The Bronx, New York City, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1990–present
Labels	PayDay/FFRR/PolyGram
Associated acts	Lord Finesse, Diamond D, Fat Joe, O.C., Buckwild, Big L

Tribute Mondays: John Brimm

John Brim (April 10, 1922 – October 1, 2003) 

Chicago Blues Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, John Brim, recorded for several Labels, but had a good run at Chess Records. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Brim, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Ice cream man and I would hate to see you go

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

Background Information
Born	April 10, 1922 Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
Died	October 1, 2003 (aged 81) Gary, Indiana, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Guitar

Sippie Wallace

Sippie Wallace (born as Beulah Thomas, November 1, 1898 – November 1, 1986) 

"The Texas Nightingale", Singer/Songwriter, Pianist and Organist, Sippie Wallace, was a top female Blues Vocalist whose career lasted from 1918-1986. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Up the country Blues, Shorty George and Woman be wise. 

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

Background Information
Birth name	Beulah Thomas
Born	November 1, 1898 Plum Bayou, Arkansas
Died	November 1, 1986 (aged 88) Detroit, Michigan
Genres	Blues, jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer, pianist, organist,songwriter
Instruments	Piano, organ
Years active	ca. 1918–1986
Labels	Okeh, Victor, Alligator,Storyville, Atlantic

Jazz Greats: Wilbur De Paris

Wilbur de Paris (January 11, 1900 – January 3, 1973)

Trombone Player and Bandleader, Wilbur De Paris, was a main figure in New Orleans Jazz during the 1940's and 1950's. He also had a lucrative career as a side man in the 1930's.  Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Wilbur de Paris - In A Persian Market

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

Background information
Birth Name: Wilbur De Paris Born: Jan 11, 1906 Died: Jan 3, 1937 Origin: Crawfordsville, Indiana, US

Henry Lewis

Henry Jay Lewis (October 16, 1932 – January 26, 1996)

Double Bassist and Orchestral Conductor, Henry Lewis, worked in and led major Symphony Orchestras . Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: The Symphony Sound with Henry Lewis and the Royal Philharmonic

Source:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Lewis_(musician)

Background information
Birth name	Henry Lewis
Born Died	Oct 16, 1932 Jan 26, 19996
Origin Years active	LA California , U.S. 1948-?

Reggae Thursdays: Prince Hammer

Beris Simpson

Reggae Deejay, Singer and Record Producer, Prince Hammer has been active as a solo Artist since the 1970's and has Produced for many others. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday:  Ten thousand lion 

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

Background Information
Birth name	Beris Simpson
Born	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Years active	Mid 1970s–present
Labels	Front Line, Hitrun, KSJ, Berris
Associated acts	Adrian Sherwood Suns of Arqa[1] Blacka Morwell

Mel &; Tim

Mel &Tim

Soul Music Duo. Mel &Tim, released two million sellers and some lukewarm records. They dissolved the duo in the 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Backfield in motion,  and Starting all over again

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_%26_tim

Background Information
Origin	United States
Genres	Soul R&B
Years active	1969–1970s
Labels	Bamboo, Stax
Past members	Mel Hardin Tim McPherson

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Diamond D

Joseph Kirkland  (January 29, 1969) 

Founding Member of Diggin' in the Crates Crew, Producer and MC, Diamond D, Produced notable works for D.I.T.C. members and other Artist. He also released a couple of  solo efforts. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Sally got a one track mind and Best kept secret

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

Background information
Born	January 29, 1969 (age 46) Bronx, New York City,[citation needed] U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Producer-MC
Instruments	Keyboard Sampler Drum machine Strings Turntable
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Chemistry/Mercury/PolyGram Records Diamond Mine Records Babygrande Records

Tribute Mondays: Jimmy Dawkins

James Henry "Jimmy" Dawkins (October 24, 1936 – April 10, 2013) 

Chicago Blues Singer and Guitarist, Jimmy Dawkins, released some Albums during his tenure, but spent more time promoting other Artist through his Label and being a session musician. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Dawkins, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Me, My Guitar and the Blues 

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

Background information
Birth name	James Henry Dawkins
Born	October 24, 1936 Tchula, Mississippi, United States
Died	April 10, 2013 (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	Late 1960s–2013
Labels	Delmark, Storyville, Earwig Music

Gospel Groups: The Caravans

The Caravans

Image source: The Caravans | Discography | Discogs

Gospel Group, The Caravans, are one of the mainstays of the Genre. Their catalog dates back to the 1950's and many Artist got their start as a part of their line up. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Swing low, Sweet Chariot and Mary don't you weep

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

Background Information
Also known as	Robert Anderson and His Gospel Caravan (1947-1951) Robert Anderson and The Caravanas (1951-1952)
Origin	Chicago, Illinois
Genres	Gospel music
Years active	1947–1976, 2006-2010
Labels	Miracle, Premium, States, United,Sharp, Specialty, Savoy, Gospel,Vee Jay, HOB, Trip, Exodus,Fairway, Buddah, Caritas,Jewel[disambiguation needed], Birthright,Malaco
Past members	Members: Robert Anderson, Delores Washington, Albertina Walker, Bessie Griffin, Cassieta George, Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Josephine Howard, Rev. James Cleveland, Ora Lee Hopkins, Elyse Yance, Irma Gwynn, Edward Robinson, Louire Overall Weaver, Nellie Grace Daniels and more

Jazz Greats: Tommy Ladnier

Thomas James "Tommy" Ladnier (May 28, 1900 – June 4, 1939) 

Classic Jazz Trumpeter, Tommy Ladnier, toured the US and Europe constantly in the 1920's and recorded classic material up to his death from an heart attack at aged 39 years old. Please take a listen here and have a exiting Saturday: Jimmie Noone + Tommy Ladnier + Ollie Powers 1923 Play

That Thing

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

Background Information
Birth name	Thomas J. Ladnier
Born	May 28, 1900
Origin	Louisiana, United States
Died	June 4, 1939 (aged 39)
Genres	Classic jazz
Instruments	Trumpet
Years active	1921–1939
Associated acts	Mezz Mezzrow