Vanessa Bell Armstrong

Vanessa Bell Armstrong (born October 2, 1953)

Gospel Singer, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, gained success after releasing her debut Album in 1983 and continued into the 1990's, before taking a break. She returned in 2001, 2007 and then again in 2009 with more releases. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: You bring out the best in me, Pressing on, Nobody but Jesus, Always, Something Inside so strong and Peace be still

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

Background Information
Born	Vanessa Bell October 2, 1953 (age 66) Detroit, Michigan, United States
Occupation	Gospel singer
Years active	1968–present

Marva King

Marva King (b. US)

Soul Singer, Marva King, released an Album and some singles in 1981. She went on to yearly gaps within her Discography, with her last release being in 2018. She is most remembered for her duet with Chuck Cissel (If I had the chance). Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Feels right, If I had the chance (with Chuck Cissel) and Do you want to make love

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/54419-Marva-King

Background information
Name: Marva King  Origin: Us	Years active : 1980's - present

Reggae Thursdays: Carl Dawkins

Carl Dawkins (b. 1 August 1948, St. Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies)

Reggae Singer, Carl Dawkins, began his career as an early supporter of the Rastafarian ideals, 

scoring hits. But was jailed for Marijuana possession, which slowed his budding career. He returned to recording after serving time and worked with The Wailers in the 1970s, but failed to gain traction. He remains active and still has not achieved his deserved level of success. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: This Land, Hard times, Satisfaction and Baby I love you

Source 1:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/carl-dawkins-mn0000146436

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/142754-Carl-Dawkins

Background information
Name: Carl Dawkins	Origin : St Catherine, Jamaica	Born: August 1, 1948

Alton McClain and Destiny

Alton McClain and Destiny

Disco Girl Trio, Alton McClain and Destiny, scored a hit with their first Album, but was dropped from their Label when their second Album didn't sell well. Members of the Trio then went on to other ventures; Alton McClain recorded as a Gospel Singer, D'marie Warren and Robyrda Stiger joined the Girl Group, Krystol. D'marie Warren died in a car crash on February 22, 1985 at aged 32 years old. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Crazy love, Sweet temptation, My destiny and It must be love

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

Background information
Also known as	Krystol
Origin	Los Angeles, California, USA
Genres	Disco, R&B
Instruments	vocals
Years active	1978–1981 (Alton McClain and Destiny) 1982–1989 (Krystol)
Labels	Polydor, Epic
Associated acts	Leon Sylvers III, Shalamar, Skip Scarborough, Leon Ware, Randy Jackson
Past members	Alton McClain and Destiny: Alton McClain D'Marie Warren Robyrda Stiger Krystol: D'Marie Warren Robryda Stiger Tina Scott Karon Floyd Robbie Faith Danzie

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Cookie Crew

Cookie Crew

British Hip Hop Duo, Cookie Crew, gained a record deal after winning a National Rap championship. They scored their first hit in 1987 and released House Music influenced follow-ups. The Duo broke up in 1992 as a result of differing opinions towards their musical genre direction. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Got to keep on (with Edwin Starr), Come on & get some, Born this way (let's dance), Females and Rok da House (with Beat Masters)

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

Background information
Origin	London, England
Genres	Hip hop, hip house
Years active	1983–1992
Labels	Rhythm King, FFRR
Past members	Susie Banfield Debbie Pryce

Tribute Mondays: Marlowe Morris

Marlowe Morris (May 16, 1915 – May 28, 1978)

Jazz Pianist and Organist, Marlowe Morris, played with Coleman Hawkins, Al Sears, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Tiny Grimes and many others and also led a trio in the 1960's. He was much revered for his appearance in the 1944 short film, Jammin' The Blues. He died in 1978; thanks for your contribution Mr. Morris, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Stompy Jones and Play the thing

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

Background information
Born	May 16, 1915 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	May 28, 1978 (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano, Hammond organ

Sid Catlett

Sidney "Big Sid " Catlett (January 17, 1910 – March 25, 1951)

Jazz Drummer, Sid Catlett, was regarded for his versatility. He began in the 1920's and was a Sideman to Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Fletcher Henderson and many others. He was able to switch from Jazz to the spin-of Genre, Bebop, with superb technical prowess. He died of an heart attack at aged 41 years old in 1951. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: When the Saints go marching in (Louis Armstrong All Stars) and Gloomy Sunday (Billie Holiday)

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

Background information
Birth name	Sidney Catlett
Also known as	"Big Sid" Catlett
Born	January 17, 1910 Evansville, Indiana United States
Died	March 25, 1951 (aged 41) Chicago, Illinois United States
Genres	Jazz   Bebop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums

Jazz Greats: Sugar Chile Robinson

Frank Isaac Robinson (born December 28, 1938

Jazz, Blues and Boogie Woogie Pianist and Singer, Sugar Chile Robinson, began is career as a child prodigy. He was self - taught and used techniques that included slapping the Piano keys with his elbows and fists. He worked with Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Billy Holiday and others from 1945 (at aged 7 years old) into the 1950's. He took a break in 1952 and went on to further his studies. He has since made a comeback in the 2000's. Please take a listen here and have a splendid Saturday: Numbers Boogie (1951), After school Blues and Caldonia

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

Background information
Birth name	Frank Isaac Robinson
Born	December 28, 1938 (age 84) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Blues, boogie-woogie
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano
Labels	Capitol Records

Elizabeth Cotten

Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten (née

Nevills) (January 5, 1893 – June 29, 1987)

Blues and Folk Musician, Singer and Songwriter, Elizabeth Cotten, was a self taught left-handed Guitarist that played the right-handed Guitar upside down. She invented the "Cotten Picking Style" (in which her fingers played the Bass lines and her thumb played the melody) that has influenced many Artists. She left music at aged 17 after marrying and worked as a maid for many years. After her return from a 27 year break, she gained much attention and continued on for many years. She died in 1987; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Shake sugaree, In the sweet by and by and Freight train

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

Background information
Birth name	Elizabeth Nevills
Born	January 5, 1893 Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Died	June 29, 1987 (aged 94) Syracuse, New York, United States
Genres	Folk, blues
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, banjo, vocals

Reggae Thursdays: Sheila Hylton

Sheila Hylton (born 1956)

British Reggae Singer, Sheila Hylton, worked as an Air Hostess on the airline, Air Jamaica, before entering the music industry. She gained success with her Island Records' Mango label releases from 1979 onwards. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Don't ask my neighbor, The bed's too big without you and Breakfast in bed

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

Sheila Hylton
Born	1956 London, England
Genres	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1978–present
Labels	Island Records

Soul / Funk Groups: Harlem Underground Band

Harlem Underground Band

The Harlem Underground Band consisted of a young George Benson alongside other revered musicians. Their self titled 1976 Album has been sampled by many Hip Hop Artists (Eric B and Rakim, Tone Loc, A Tribe Called Quest and others). Their music has gained critical acceptance in recent years. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Cheeba-Cheeba, Sweet Taste of Love and Ain't no sunshine

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/16968-Harlem-Underground-Band

Background information
Name Harlem Underground Band Origin: US Label: Paul Winley Records Members: Earl Williams, George Benson, Ann Winley, Buddy Lucas

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Cam'ron

Cameron Ezike Giles (born February 4, 1976 )

Rapper, Record Executive and Actor, Cam'ron, has been active since 1993 and was first known as Killa Cam. He gained success with his subsequent releases and started his label, Diplomat Records. He is also the leader of the Group, The Diplomats (Dipset), a member of the Duo, U. N. (Us Now), was a founding member of the Children of the Corn and has starred in films. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesdays: Feels good, Hey Ma (Ft. Juelz Santana), What means the world to you, Oh Boy (Ft. Juelz Santana), Horse and carriage ft. Mase and 3-5-7

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cam'ron

Background information
Birth name	Cameron Ezike Giles
Also known as	Killa Cam
Born	February 4, 1976 (age 44) Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop   East Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper   songwriter   actor   record executive   businessman   entrepreneur   philanthropist
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Killa- Ent.   Diplomatic Man. Inc. (current)   Eone   Asylum Record   Roc-A-Fella Records   Def Jam   Epic   Untertainment   Sony Music (former)
Associated acts	Dipset   Children of the Corn   U.N.   AraabMuzik   Berner   Nicki Minaj   Wiz Khalifa