Gospel Groups: The Radio Four

The Radio Four

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1093667-Radio-Four

The Radio Four were led by Reverend Morgan Babb and released some recordings during the 1950's on various labels. The other members are not listed. Their songs are on the streaming platforms after being released on compilations in recent years. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:  Sending up this prayer

Origin: US

Genre: Gospel

Labels: Nashboro, Tennessee and Republic Records 

Gospel Groups: Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk

Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk

Source:https://www.discogs.com/release/21662065-Silver-Leaf-Quartette-Of-Norfolk-When-Jesus-Comes-My-Soul-Is-A-Witness-For-The-Lord

The Group was an all male acapella group with a member that had a high pitched vocal style. They were sometimes accompanied by the organ on some pieces, but they still infused the acapella techniques on these songs. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: When Jesus comes

Origin: US 

Genre: Gospel, Acapella 

Also known as: Gold Palm Quartet 

Years active: 1928 - 1931

Members: Melvin Smith (First Tenor, Lead Vocals), William Thatch (Falsetto Vocals), William Boush (Baritone Vocals), Luther Daniels (Bass Vocals) 

Gospel Groups: The Ebony Three

The Ebony Three 

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/release/21026068-The-Ebony-Three-Go-Down-Moses-Swing-Low-Sweet-Chariot

Gospel Group, The Ebony Three, recorded for Decca in 1938. The members are unknown and they appear on a number of compilations. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:  Go down Moses

Origin: US

Genre: Gospel

Label: Decca 

Gospel Groups: The Violinaires

The Violinaires

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/800292-The-Violinaires

The Violinaires were a Gospel Group that was founded in Detroit Michigan in the US. They were also known as The Gales, The Question Marks and The Fantastic Violinaires. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:  Stand by me 

Origin: Detroit, Michigan, US

Label: Malaco, Jewel Records, Checker, Chess

Members: Charles Brown, Charlie "Cole Black" Brown, Cleofas Tilman, James Byers, James McCurdy, Leo Coney, Robert Blair, Robert Wilson and Wilson Deshields

Tribute Mondays: Choker Campbell

Walter Luzar Campbell (Mar 21, 1916 – July 20, 1993)

Saxophonist and Bandleader, Choker Campbell, is remembered for his work at Motown Records. He also led the Backing Band for The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder and others. He led his own Band after leaving Motown Records. He died in 1993; thanks for your contribution Mr. Campbell you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Last Call For Whiskey and Have you seen my baby

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/595974-Choker-Campbell

Background Information
Birth name	Walter Luzar Campbell
Born	March 21, 1916 Shelby, Mississippi,United States
Origin	Saginaw, Michigan
Died	July 20, 1993(aged 77) Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres	Soul, rhythm and blues, rock, jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, flautist, singer
Instruments	Saxophone, flute,vocals
Years active	1935–1993
Labels	Motown, Attic, Candy Apple, Campbell Artist Productions
Associated acts	The Temptations,Four Tops, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha and the Vandellas,Marvin Gaye, Choker Campbell and his Sixteen-Piece Orchestra, The Super Sounds

Jazz Greats: John Lewis

John Aaron Lewis (May 3, 1920 – March 29, 2001)

Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger and Teacher, John Lewis, was the Musical Director of the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) and a force behind "Third Stream" Music. He taught at Harvard and City College in the 1970's and returned to playing until his death in 2001. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Django Two bass hit (Dizzy Gillespie), Parker's mood (1948) (Charlie Parker), Blues for Alice (1951) (Charlie Parker), Rouge (Birth of the cool) (Miles Davis) and Afternoon in Paris (1949)

 

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lewis_(pianist)

Background information
Birth name	John Aaron Lewis
Born	May 3, 1920 La Grange, Illinois, U.S.
Died	March 29, 2001 (aged 80) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, arranger
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1940s–1990s

Calypsonian Thursdays: Singing Sandra

Sandra DesVignes-Millington (born 1957)

Singing Sandra is a Calypsonian who won the Calpso Monarch twice and scored a few hits starting in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a fun filled Calypso Thursday: Voices from the ghetto and Die with my dignity

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

Background Information
Birth name	Sandra DesVignes
Born	1957 East Dry River, Trinidad
Genres	Calypso
Years active	1980s-present

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Boss

Boss (born Lichelle Laws, 1969, Detroit, Michigan , United States )  

Image Source :https://www.discogs.com/artist/83751-Boss-3

Female Rapper, Boss, had success in the early 1990's. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Recipe for a h@# and Deeper

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boss

Background Information
Birth name	Lichelle Laws
Born	August 14, 1969 (age 45)
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1991–1995 2004–present
Labels	Def Jam West/Chaos/Columbia/SME Records (1992–1995) 8055 Records (2004–2006)
Associated acts	Def Jef, Erick Sermon, AMG,Onyx, Spice 1, Krayzie Bbbbbbbkskixscoscnsxke

Hip Hop Tuesdays: YZ

Anthony Hill

Hip Hop Pioneer, YZ, has spent more time behind the scenes than on presenting his material. His works as benefited many Artists. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: In control of things, I am who I am (Too Def) , I'm bad ( with G-Rock and DJ Tink) Too Def) and Thinking of a master plan

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/YZ_(rapper)

Background Information
Birth Name: Anthony Hill Occupation: Entrepreneur, Rapper, Singer/Songwriter and Writer Origin: Paterson, New Jersey, US Years Active: 1989-present Label: Tommy Boy, Black World Entertainment, Diversity Associated Acts: G-Rock, DJ Tink

Tribute Mondays: Viola Gertrude Wells

Viola Gertrude Wells (December 14 1904 Newark, New Jersey, December 22 1984 Belleville New Jersey)

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/387708-Viola-Wells
 

    Miss Rhapsody, Viola Gertrude Wells, was a popular Blues Singer in the 1930's; she was also a Bandleader. Thanks for your contribution Ms. Wells, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Miss Rhapsody With Reuben Cole's Orchestra - Down Hearted Blues

Source: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_Gertrude_Wells

Background information
Birth name Also known as	Viola Gertrude Wells Miss Rhapsody
Born Died	December 14, 1904 December 22, 1984
Origin	Newark, New Jersey, US
Genres	Blues and Jazz
Occupations	Singer, Bandleader
Years active	1920's - 1970's
Labels	Savoy

Fusion Artists: Eddie Grant

Edmond Montague "Eddy" Grant (born 5 March 1948) 
 

  Eddie Grant is a talented Musician that released music that contained eclectic blends of other Genres; He was first Successful in the 1960's Group, The Equals, and then as a Solo Artist. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Living on the frontline , Gimme hope Jo'anna , Romancing the stone , Baby come back (The Equals) , I don't wanna dance and Electric Avenue

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Grant_(musician)

Background information
Birth name	Edmond Montague Grant
Born	5 March 1948 (age 65) Plaisance, Guyana
Origin	London, England
Genres	Reggae, Reggae rock
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, bass, drums,keyboards
Years active	1968–present
Labels	Ice, Portrait, Epic, Enigma,Parlophone