The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Sunday 31 July 2016

Hugh Masekela

Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (born 4 April 1939  - 23 January 2018)


South African Trumpeter, Flugelhornist, Cornetist, Composer and Singer, Hugh Masekela, is one of the main figures that used music in the fight against apartheid in South Africa during the 1950's and 1960's. He has achieved international acclaim and continues to help his homeland through social initiatives. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Coal train, Afro beat blues, Up up and away, Don't go losing it baby, Stimela, Mama, Soweto Blues, Bring him back home and Grazing in the grass

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Masekela
Background information
Birth nameHugh Ramopolo Masekela
Born


Died

4 April 1939 
Witbank, South Africa

23 January 2018 (aged 78)
GenresJazzMbaqanga
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, composer, bandleader
InstrumentsTrumpet, flugelhorntrombonecornet, vocals
Years active1956–present
LabelsMercuryMGMUni, Chisa,Blue ThumbCasablanca RecordsHeads UpVerve,Polygram

Saturday 30 July 2016

Jazz Greats: Booker Little

Booker Little, Jr. (April 2, 1938 – October 5, 1961)


Jazz Trumpeter and Composer, Booker little, was a talented Sideman, who also worked as a leader on a few recordings. He did regarded works with Max Roach and others before dying at aged 23 years old from Uremia. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Minor sweet, We speak out front and If I should lose you

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker_Little
Background Information
Birth nameBooker Little, Jr.
BornApril 2, 1938
MemphisTennesseeUnited States
DiedOctober 5, 1961 (aged 23)
New York CityNew York,United States
GenresJazzhard bopavant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)Trumpetercomposer
InstrumentsTrumpet
Years active1956-1961
Associated actsMax RoachEric Dolphy,Johnny GriffinGeorge ColemanTommy Flanagan,Art DavisJulian Priester,Frank StrozierRay Draper,Bob CranshawAbbey Lincoln

Friday 29 July 2016

Oliver Morgan

Oliver Morgan (May 6, 1933 - July 31, 2007)


Olivier Morgan was a R&B 
Singer  that had one hit in 1964 and mostly toured for the remaining years of his career with the exception of the release of an Album in 1998. His home was lost in Hurricane Katrina and he and his wife moved to Atlanta to live with his kids, where he died from an heart attack in 2007. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Who shot the La La

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Morgan
Background information
BornMay 6, 1933
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana,United States
DiedJuly 31, 2007 (aged 74)
GenresRhythm and blues
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1961–2005

Thursday 28 July 2016

Reggae Thursdays: Freddie McKay

Freddie McKay (1947 – November 19, 1986)


Rocksteady and Reggae Singer, Freddie McKay, scored many hits starting in 1967 for various Labels and Producers. He also won the Jamaican Independence Popular Song Contest in 1976. He died from an heart attack in 1986 at aged 39 years old. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Love is a treasure, High school dance, Sweet you sour you, Dance this ya Festival, Talking love (with Horace Andy), I'm a free man and Picture on the wall

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_McKay
Background Information
Born1947
OriginSaint Catherine ParishJamaica
Died19 November 1986 (aged 39)
GenresReggae
InstrumentsVocals

Wednesday 27 July 2016

Doo Wop Groups: The Halos

The Halos


1960's Doo Wop Group, The Halos, began as session Musicians and eventually went on to score a hit record. They returned to session  work after other singles failed to chart. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Hush a bye, Just keep on loving me, L-O-v-E (The Craftys) and Nag

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Halos
Background information
Band Name: The Halos
Origin: Bronx, New York. US
Members
Al Cleveland
Arthur Crier
Phil Johnson
Harold Johnson