Marcia Hines

Marcia Elaine Hines , AM (born 20 July 1953)

Vocalist, Actress and TV Personality, Marcia Hines, started at aged 16 years old in Stage Productions. She then went on to release some hit singles during the 1970's and also worked with the Jazz Orchestra, Daly - Wilson Big Band. She took a break in the 1980's, but has returned since 1994. She is the cousin of Grace Jones; she remains active and resides in Australia. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Fire & Rain, I just don't know what to do with myself and You

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

Background information
Birth name	Marcia Elaine Hines
Also known as	Shantee Renee Monica Hindmarsh
Born	20 July 1953 (age 66) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Origin	Sydney, Australia
Genres	Pop, disco, R&B, jazz, gospel, funk
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress, tv personality
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Wizard, Warner, Liberation, Universal
Associated acts	Daly-Wilson Big Band Marcia Hines Band Deni Hines

Reggae Thursdays: Glen Ricks

Glen Ricks

Jamaican Singer, Glen Ricks, started his career as a member of The Fabulous Flames and then became a Solo Artist in the 1970s. He enjoyed prominence both in the US and Jamaica during the 1980s and has recorded many memorable songs. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: I've been waiting for you and I found a love

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/237198-Glen-Ricks

Background information
Name: Glen Ricks	Origin: Jamaica

Chuck Cissel

Charles "Chuck" Cissel (born October 3, 1948)

Singer, Dancer, Director, Choreographer and Producer, Chuck Cissel, began his career in his early 1920's in 1970 on Broadway and went on to record solo Albums for Arista Records. He gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: If I had the chance (with Marva King) and Cisselin' Hot

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

Background information
Birth name	Charles S. Cissel
Born	October 3, 1948 (age 71)
Origin	Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Genres	R&B, soul, disco, jazz, pop
Occupation(s)	CEO, artistic director, singer, producer, broadway actor, director, choreographer, writer, composer, teacher
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Arista
Associated acts	Michael Bennett

Rocksteady / Reggae Thursdays: Errol Dunkley

Errol Dunkley (born 6 February 1951)

Jamaican Rocksteady and Reggae Vocalist, Errol Dunkley, started out at aged 14 years old in 1965, mostly recording duets. He then worked with a number of Producers and formed the African Museum Record label with Gregory Isaacs. He also formed the Silver Ring label and went on to gain success in the UK during the later part of the 1970's. Please take a listen here and Happy Rocksteady / Reggae Thursday: Black Cinderella, Keep the pressure down, Sit down and cry, Betcha by Golly Wow, OK Fred and You're gonna need me

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

Background information
Born	6 February 1951 (age 69)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, rocksteady
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1965–present
Labels	African Museum, Silver Ring
Associated acts	Gregory Isaacs

Aurlus Mabélé

Aurélien Miatsonama (Oct. 26, 1953

Brazzaville , French Congo)

Congolese Singer and Composer, Aurlus Mabélé, was known as the "King of Soukou" (a genre of

dance music from the Congo Basin) . He led the Band, Les Ndimbola Lokole, that was created in 1974, and released many songs. He died of Covid 19 in March 2020. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Betty, Loketo and Embargo

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

Aurlus Mabélé
Born	Aurélien Miatsonama October 26, 1953 Brazzaville, French Congo
Died	March 19, 2020 (aged 66) Paris, France
Nationality	Congolese
Occupation	singer, composer
Children	Liza Monet

Reggae Thursdays: Denroy Morgan

Denroy Morgan (born in 1946 in May Pen in Clarendon)

Reggae Artist, Denroy Morgan, started out in the Band, Black Eagles, in the 1970's and had huge success in the 1980's as a Solo Artist. He is the father of the members of the Bands, Morgan Heritage and LMS. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Sweet tender love, Make my day and I'll do anything for you

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

Background information
Name: Denroy Morgan  Origin: May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica Born: 1946 Label: RCA Records

Tribute Mondays: Ja'Net Dubois

Jeannette Dubois (Aug. 5, 1932, 1938 or 1945 (sources differ) – Feb. 17, 2020 )

Actress, Singer - Songwriter and Dancer, Ja'Net DuBois, is most remembered for her role in the Sitcom Good Times (she portrayed Willana Woods). She started out as a Theater Actress in the 1960's in Plays both off and on Broadway. She then moved on to a television Soap Opera, movies and a Sitcom. She Co-wrote and sang the  "Movin' on up" The Jeffersons theme and also released several Albums before her death in 2020. Thanks for your contribution Miss Dubois, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a lovely Monday: If you want my love, Movin' on up to meet Jesus, Queen of the highway and Movin' up (The Jeffersons theme)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja'Net_DuBois

Born	Jeannette Dubois August 5, 1932 August 5, 1938 August 5, 1945 (sources differ) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. (sources differ)
Died	February 17, 2020 Glendale, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress singer songwriter dancer
Years active	1962–2016
Known for	Willona Woods –Good Times Ma Bell – I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Ms. Avery – The PJs
Spouse(s)	Sajit Gupta (m. 1950–?; divorced)[1]
Children	4

World Saxophone Quartet

World Saxophone Quartet

Jazz Ensemble, the World Saxophone Quartet, began in 1977 and is revered for their blending of Free Jazz, R&B, Funk and South African Jazz into one full sound. They have continued on with changing members and released their last effort in 2011. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Hymn for the Old Year and WSC (full Album)

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

Background information
Members	David Murray Hamiet Bluiett(Deceased) James Carter Kidd Jordan
Past members	Julius Hemphill(Deceased) Oliver Lake Arthur Blythe(Deceased) Eric Person John Purcell Bruce Williams Jaleel Shaw

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Debbie Dee

Debora C Hooper

Hip Hop Artist, Debbie Dee, began her run in the 1970's, in the era of performing live on Sound Systems. She was a part of DJ Patty Duke and The Jazzy 5 MCs. She then went on to a solo career in the 1980's an also appeared in the film Beat Street. She is regarded for being one of the Pioneering Old School Hip Hop female MCs. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Sound your funky horn and Hit the Rap Jack

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/162957-Debbie-D

Background information
Name: Deborah C. Hooper Origin: US Genre: Old School Hip Hop