Gloria Scott

Gloria Scott (Port Arthur, Texas  February 26, 1946)

Soul Singer, Gloria Scott, worked with Sly Stone and Barry White during the 1960's and.1970's. She was also a member of the Ikettes and did background vocals for other Artists. Her career failed to take off after her mentor, Barry White, became famous. She remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I've got to have all of you, What am I gonna do (1974), I taught him (with the Tonettes) and Just as long as we're together (in my life there will never be another) [1978]

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Scott_(singer)

Background information
Birth name	Gloria D. Scott
Born	February 26, 1946
Genres	Soul, funk, R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1964–present
Labels	Casablanca, SedSoul
Associated acts	Barry White, The Love Unlimited Orchestra,Sly Stone,Ikettes,Mary Wilson

Jazz Greats: John Spikes

John Curry Spikes (July 22, 1881 – June 28, 1955)

Jazz Musician and Entrepreneur, John Spikes, co-led a Band in 1900 that had Jelly Roll Morton as a member. He worked with his brother Reb Spikes to write lyrics for Jazz songs, even crafting the Jazz standard "Someday Sweetheart". The two also ran a Music shop, Night Club, an Agency and a Publishing House in 1919. He Co-Produced the first all-Black Jazz Band in 1922 and Co-Directed a Short Sound Film in 1927. He died in 1955; please take a listen here and have an excellent Saturday: Someday Sweetheart (Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers)

Source: 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spikes

Background information
Name: John Curry Spikes  Born: July 22,1881  Died: June 28,1955  Origin: US Years active: 1900's -?

Des'ree

Desirée Annette Weekes (born 30 November 1968)

British R&B Recording Artist, Des'ree, had her most most successful run during the 1990's, scoring several hits worldwide. Her parents are from Guyana (Father) and Barbados (Mother). She remains active after returning from breaks in 2003, 2008 and 2011. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Feel so high, Life and You gotta be

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Des'ree

Background information
Birth name	Desirée Annette Weekes
Born	30 November 1968(age 50) London, England
Genres	Soul, dance, R&B,pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Years active	1991–2003, 2008, 2011, 2019-present
Labels	Epic Records, Sony Soho Square, 550

Reggae Thursdays: Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar

London - based British female vocal Group, Brown Sugar, worked for 7 years from 1976 to 1983 scoring hits on the UK charts. After the Band disbanded the members went on to other Groups (Kofi and Soul ll Soul had both Caron Wheeler and Carol Simms as members) and also had successful solo runs. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: I'm in love with a Dreadlocks, Hello stranger, Go now and Black pride

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Sugar_(group)

Background information
Origin	London, United Kingdom
Genres	Reggae, lovers rock
Years active	1976–1983
Labels	Lover's Rock, Studio 16, Decca
Past members	Pauline Catlin Caron Wheeler Carol Simms

Gospel Groups: Pilgrim Jubilees

Pilgrim Jubilees

Traditional Black Gospel Music Group, the Pilgrim Jubilees, were formed in 1934 and released over 20 Albums on various Record Labels from 1952 onwards. They remain active with new members. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday:  Walk on, Steal away and Testify for Jesus

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilgrim_Jubilees

Background information
Also known as	The Pilgrim Jubilees Pilgrim Jubilee Singers
Origin	Houston, Mississippi Chicago, Illinois
Genres	gospel, black gospel
Years active	1934–present
Labels	Nashboro,Peacock, Savoy,Malaco, MCA,Benson
Members	Cleve Graham Clay Graham Bobby McDougal Ben Chandler Michael Atkins Eddie Graham Fred Rice
Past members	Elgie Graham Willie Johnson Theophilles Graham Monroe Hatchett Leonard Brownlee Major Roberson Kenneth Madden Richard "Rufus" Crume Percy Clark Roosevelt English

Hip Hop Tuesdays: 415

415

Hip Hop Group, 415, were composed of Rappers Richie Rich and D-Loc and Producers DJ Daryl and J. E. D.. Their run was from 1986 to 1991 and they produced a couple of Albums before fading. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday:  41Fivin (1990) and Nuttin' but a come up

Source: 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/415_(group)

Background information
Origin	Oakland, California,United States
Genres	West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap,Hip hop
Years active	1986–1991
Labels	Priority Records, Big League Records, Inc.
Website	415 on Myspace
Members	Richie Rich D-Loc DJ Daryl J.E.D.

Tribute Mondays: George W. Johnson

George Washington Johnson (c. October 1846 – January 23, 1914)

Singer and Pioneer Sound Recording Artist, George W. Johnson, was the first African American Star of the Phonograph. He could read and write music and his songs consisted of singing, whistling and a boisterous laughs done in musical pitch. In the early years of recording there was a lack of duplication technology, so Mr. Johnson had to record his song over 50 times a day to produce new copies for sale. Between 1890 and 1895, he recorded his two best selling songs 50,000 times and 25,000 times respectively. He died in 1914 at 67 years old poor and destitute from pneumonia and Myocarditis (inflammation of the three layers forming the wall of the heart). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Johnson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday:  The Whistling Girl and The Laughing Song (1898)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Johnson_(singer)

Background information
Birth name	George Washington Johnson
Born	c. October 1846(exact date unknown) Virginia, US
Origin	New York City, New York, US
Died	January 23, 1914 Queens, New York City, New York, US
Genres	Vaudeville
Occupation(s)	Singer, valet
Instruments	Singing, whistling
Years active	1891–1910
Labels	Berliner Gramophone,Edison, Columbia,Victor Talking Machine Company
Associated acts	Len Spencer

D Wisdom

Dorret Wisdom

Jamaican Singer, D Wisdom, scored an hit in 1991 that was produced by Third World's original Drummer, Willie Stewart. She received the JAMI Award for Best New Artist in 1992. Her follow up Singles failed to chart. She also did tours with Beres Hammond as a Backup Singer. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Now that I know, Tell you (with Buju Banton) and First real love

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/237247-D-Wisdom

Background information
Name: Dorret Wisdom  Origin: Portmore, St. Catherine Label: Peak Records, Penthouse