Tribute Mondays: Little Ann Bridgeforth

Ann Bridgeforth (born 22 Mar. 1945 – 26 Jan. 2003)

Soul Singer, Little Ann, was a part of the industry for a short time during the 1960's. She worked in Clubs and recorded an Album in 1969, but only one single was released. She left the industry but one of her songs were rediscovered in the early 1980's and became an hit on the Northern Soul scene. In 1990 the master tape of her Album was found and released alongside her other unreleased material. This led to her performing in the UK shortly before her death in 2003. Thanks for your contribution Miss Bridgeforth, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Sweep it out the shed, Who are you trying to fool, Going down on a one way street, What should I do and Deep shadows

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

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Background information
Birth name	Ann Bridgeforth
Also known as	A. Bridgeforth, Ann Bridgeforth, Ann Bridgeworth, Little Anne[1]
Born	March 22, 1945 Chicago, US
Died	January 26, 2003(aged 57) Michigan, US
Genres	Soul, Northern Soul,Sweet Soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	c1960-69, 2003
Labels	Ric-Tic, Kent Records, Deep Soul

Earl Klugh

Earl Klugh (born Sept. 16, 1953)

Acoustic Guitarist and Composer, Earl Klugh, is known for his Smooth Jazz and Jazz Fusion efforts. He began recording at aged 16 and has worked on Albums by Yusef Lateef, George Benson and others. He has recorded over 30 Albums and has had commercial and critical success, as well as Awards. His song "A time for love" was sampled on Raekwon's "Ice Cream" single. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Living inside your love, April fools (with Burt Bacharach), Could it be I'm falling in love,  Catherine, Dr. Macumba and A time for love

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

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Background information
Born	September 16, 1953 (age 66) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Smooth jazz, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Blue Note, United Artists, Liberty,Capitol, Warner Bros., Koch
Associated acts	Bob James, George Benson

Jazz Greats: Clarence Williams

Clarence Williams (Oct. 6, 1898  or Oct. 8, 1893 – Nov. 6, 1965)

Jazz Pianist, Composer, Vocalist, Theatrical Producer and Publisher, Clarence Williams, started out in a Minstrel show at aged 12 and then went on to shoes shining, working as a Singer and a Master of Ceremonies. He established his Music Publishing Company in 1915, supervised African American recordings for Okeh Records in the 1920's and led studio bands for Okeh, Columbia and other Record Labels. He Produced early recordings by Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Bessie Smith and others. He continued on with his career recording his own efforts up to 1943 and then retired, he died in 1965. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Zonky, Dreaming the Hours away, Red River Blues, I'm not worrying, High Society Blues and In our cottage of love

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Williams_(musician)

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Background information
Born	October 8, 1893 orOctober 8, 1898 (sources differ) Plaquemine,Louisiana, U.S.
Died	November 6, 1965 (age 67 or 72) Queens, New York City
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Piano
Associated acts	Sidney Bechet,Louis Armstrong,Bessie Smith, Eva Taylor

Creme d'Cocoa

Creme d'Cocoa

Disco Group, Creme d'Cocoa, were made up of former members of the Groups, The Ebonys and The Ambassadors. They worked from 1978 to 1982, scored one charting single and released two Albums. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Leading Lady, Do what you feel and Doin' the dog

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creme_d'Cocoa

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Background information
Genres	R&B, soul, disco
Years active	1978 – 1982
Labels	Venture
Associated acts	The Ambassadors,The Ebonys

Dancehall /Reggae Thursdays: General Degree

Cardiff Butt (Born in Manchester, Jamaica)

Jamaican Dancehall Deejay, General Degree, got his start in music during the 1980's after working as a Tailor. He garnered numerous hits during the early 1990's and went on to start his own Label (Size 8 Records). He continues to work mostly doing music production under the Snapple Dapple moniker. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall /Reggae Thursday: When I hold you tonight, Pianist, Mr. Do it nice, Traffic blocking and Granny

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

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Background information
Birth name	Cardiff Butt
Also known as	Degree, Snapple Dapple
Born	Manchester, Jamaica
Genres	Dancehall, reggae
Occupation(s)	Entertainer
Years active	Early 1990s–present
Labels	Size 8 Records

The Ambassadors

The Ambassadors

Philly Soul Group, The Ambassadors, had its origins in the mid-1960's and released only one Album. They scored one hit on the charts in 1969, but his highly regarded in the Northern Soul scene. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: I've got to find happiness, We got love, Ain't got the love of my girl (on my mind) and I really love you

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/386739-The-Ambassadors

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Background information
Name: The Ambassadors  Origin: Philadelphia, US Label: Atlantic, Artic Record Company  Members: Herley Johnson Jr., Jochen Rükert, Orlando Oliphant, Robert Todd

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Cappadonna

Darryl Hill (born September 18, 1969)

Rapper, Cappadonna, is a member of the Wu-Tang Clan and has been active since the early 1990's. He was replaced by Method Man when he went to prison and later made appearances on Albums by the Group and Group members. He released is debut Album in 1998 and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Ice cream (with Raekwon, Method Man, Ghostface Killah), Run, Triumph and Slang editoral

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

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Background information
Birth name	Darryl Hill
Also known as	Cappachino
Born	September 18, 1969 (age 50)
Origin	Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1995–present[1]
Labels	Razor Sharp Records/SME Records
Associated acts	Wu-Tang Clan, Wu-Tang Killa Beez