Worl-A-Girl

Worl-A-Girl

Hip Hop and R&B influenced Reggae Group, Worl-A-Girl, began in 1991 and gained recognition for their contribution to the Cool Runnings Movie Soundtrack. They released 2 Albums and then faded. Group member Charmaine left Worl-A-Girl in 1995 and went on to do Gospel Music. There is no information available about their current status. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: No gunshot, X-Amount, No woman no cry, Back to school and Jamaican Bobsledding Chant

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worl-A-Girl

Background information
Name: Worl-A-Girl  Origin: US Label: Columbia, EastWest Japan  Members: Charmaine (Charmaine DaCosta), Miss Linda (Linda Scott?), Sabrina (Sabrina Cohen?) and Sensi (Angela Wilks?)

Dancehall /Reggae Thursdays: Frankie Paul

Paul Blake (19 October 1965 – 18 May 2017)

Jamaican Dancehall Reggae Artist, Frankie Paul, was born blind but had his sight partially restored through surgery as a child. He recorded for numerous Producers and released several Albums a year during the 1980's. He is remembered for his much loved Singles and his unique vocals. He died in 2017; please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall /Reggae Thursday: Sarah, Worries in the dance, Cassanova, Head to toe, Alesha and I know the score

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

Background information
Birth name	Paul Blake
Born	19 October 1965 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	18 May 2017(aged 51) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall,lovers rock
Years active	1980–2017
Labels	VP, Jammy's, RAS

Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Rico Rodriguez

Emmanuel Rodriguez MBE (17 Oct. 1934 – 4 Sept. 2015)

Cuban born Jamaican Ska and Reggae Trombonist, Rico Rodriguez, was one of the first Ska Musicians. He worked with many Bands and other Artist during his career. He also released his own material from the late 1960's onwards. He died in 2015; please take a listen here and Happy Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Blow your horn (Album), Offshore Banking Business (The Members) and Man from Wareika (full Album)

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

Background information
Birth name	Emmanuel Rodriguez
Also known as	Reco, El Reco[1]
Born	17 October 1934 Havana, Cuba
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	4 September 2015(aged 80) London, England
Genres	Ska, reggae[2]
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Trombone
Years active	1958–2015
Associated acts	The Specials, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra