Alice Leslie Carter

Alice Leslie Carter (born in US)

Blues Singer, Alice Leslie Carter, was one of the early Classic Female Blues performers of the 1920's. She worked alongside most of the Blues Greats, but garnered less popularity. Her works were re-released in 1997. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: You'll think of me Blues (1921 with Jimmie Johnson's Jazz Boys)

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

Background information
Origin	United States
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1921

Dub Poetry / Reggae Thursdays: Yasus Afari

Yasus Afari (born John Sinclair , 1962 Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica)

Jamaican Dub Poet, Yasus Afari, began scoring hits as a collaborator with his childhood friend, the late Garnett Silk. He worked as a Repair Technician at the Jamaica Telephone Company while pursuing his early career in the 1980's. He scored hits in the 1990's and remains active on tours. Please take a listen here and Happy Dub Poetry /Reggae Thursday:  I can see clearly now (with Garnett Silk) and Honor

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

Yasus Afari
Born	John Sinclair 1962 Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica
Occupation	Writer, dub poet
Nationality	Jamaican
Genre	Dub poetry
Literary movement	Rastafari movement

Arthur Gibbs and his Gang

Arthur Gibbs and his Gang

Jazz outfit , Arthur Gibbs and his Gang, was active in the 1920`s and recorded and released many favourites of the roaring Twenties. The Band was led by Songwriter, Composer, Conductor and Pianist, Arthur Harrington Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs died in 1956. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Louisville Lou and The Charleston (1923)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3370337-Arthur-Gibbs-His-Gang

Background information
Name: Arthur Gibbs  Origin: US Label: Shellac Members: Arthur Gibbs, Leonard Davis and others

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Classical Two

The Classical Two

NB. Only pic I found
Contains 3 persons 

Hip Hop Duo, The Classical Two, released a noteworthy Record in 1987, but was shelved by their label without an Album. Information about their lives are not available; they remain active mostly on stage. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Rap's New Generation

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/21924-The-Classical-Two

Background information
Name: The Classical Two  Origin: US Label: Rooftop Records Members: K-Born and LA Bru.

Tribute Mondays: Bob Fuller

Bob Fuller (December 31, 1898 – unknown)

Blues and Jazz Saxophonist (Tenor, Soprano and Alto) and Clarinetist, Bob Fuller, mostly accompanied female Singers during the 1920's. He worked as a studio Saxophonist for both Ajaz and Victor Records and also as a Sideman. He released his own efforts with his Trio, but later left the industry to work in prisons for the New York City Police Department during the 1930's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Fuller, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Spread Yo' stuff and Black cat Blues

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Fuller

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/585881-Bob-Fuller

Background information
Name: Bob Fuller  Origin: New York City, US Born: Dec. 31, 1898 Died: unknown Label: Ajax, Victor Records

Fannie May Goosby

Fannie May Goosby (born 1902, died after 1934)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Pianist and Songwriter, Fannie May Goosby, Recorded her own material, beginning in 1923. She released much loved songs up to 1928 and disappeared around 1934. There is no documentation of her later life. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Grievous Blues, Fortune teller Blues, Stormy night Blues and Goosby Blues

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

Background information
Also known as	Fannie Mae Goosby
Born	1902 Possibly Pinehurst, Georgia, United States
Died	After 1934
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer, pianist, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1923–1928
Labels	Okeh, Brunswick

Jazz Greats: Thomas Morris

Thomas Morris (August 30, 1897 – 1945)

Jazz Cornetist, Thomas Morris, worked as a studio musician for Jazz performers and Blues Singers. He released his own efforts between 1923 and 1926. He became a Christian and left music completely in his latter life. He died in 1945; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Original Charleston Strut (1923) and PDQ Blues

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Morris_(musician)

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/326849-Thomas-Morris

Background information
Name: Thomas Morris Born: Aug. 30, 1987 Died: 1945 Origin: New York, US

Viola McCoy

Viola McCoy (c. 1900 – c. 1956)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Viola McCoy, had a tenure between the early 1920's and 1930's. She began in the Sparks Circus and then moved on to Cabaret. She recorded under numerous names and for various Labels. In her latter years she owned Jack's Cabaret and a Night Club. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Long lost Mama, Git going and Triflin' Blues (as Amanda Brown)

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

Background information
Name: Amanda Brown  c. 1900 - c. 1956 Origin: Mississippi, US Labels: Gennett, Vocalion, Columbia Records

Reggae Thursdays: Big Youth

Manley Augustus Buchanan (born 19 Apr. 1949, Trenchtown, Kingston , Jamaica)

Jamaican Deejay and Producer, Big Youth, released a huge body of work during the 1970's. After working with numerous Producers, he went on to release self Produced material on his own Imprint. And even did some singing on some singles that fared less successful. He was in the film "Rockers"in the 1970's. His career waned in the 1980's, but he had a resurgence in 1990. He remains active mostly touring; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Screaming Target, Marcus Garvey Dread, Lightning flash (weak heart drop), Tippertone rocking and S-90 Skank

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

Background information
Birth name	Manley Augustus Buchanan
Born	19 April 1949(age 70)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	vocals

T-Connection

T-Connection

Funk and Disco Group, T-Connection originated from  Nassau, Bahamas. They had hits in the latter part of the 1970's and continued on releasing material into the mid 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Do what you wanna do, Everything is cool, Groove to get down and Disco Magic

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Connection

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/17957-T-Connection

Background information
Name: T-Connection  Origin: Nassau, Bahamas Label: Dash/Tk Members: Theophilus "T" and Kirkwood Coakley, Monty Brown, David Mackey and Anthony Flowers and Berkley VanByrd

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Hypnotizing 3

The Hypnotizing 3

Hip Hop Group, The Hypnotizing 3, was affiliated with DJ Lightning Lance and began their career in the 1970's. They released songs in the 1980's, but there is no information available about their current status. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Difference Folks (from the Live Convention 81)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/4628541-The-Hypnotizing-3

Background information
Name: The Hypnotizing 3  Origin: New York, US Label: Disc-O-wax Members: Dynamic D, Prince Damian and Divine