Hugh Masekela

Hugh Ramopolo Masekela (born 4 April 1939  - 23 January 2018)

South African Trumpeter, Flugelhornist, Cornetist, Composer and Singer, Hugh Masekela, is one of the main figures that used music in the fight against apartheid in South Africa during the 1950's and 1960's. He has achieved international acclaim and continues to help his homeland through social initiatives. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Coal train, Afro beat blues, Up up and away, Don't go losing it baby, Stimela, Mama, Soweto Blues, Bring him back home and Grazing in the grass

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

Background information
Birth name	Hugh Ramopolo Masekela
Born Died	4 April 1939  Witbank, South Africa 23 January 2018 (aged 78)
Genres	Jazz, Mbaqanga
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer, composer, bandleader
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn, trombonecornet, vocals
Years active	1956–present
Labels	Mercury, MGM, Uni, Chisa,Blue Thumb, Casablanca Records, Heads Up, Verve,Polygram

Girl Groups: The Lovelites

The Lovelites

The Lovelites were a Chicago Girl Group that had successful Singles, but released a failed Album in 1969. Their material are now considered Classic Soul. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: My conscience, Oh my love, You've hurt me now This love is real and How can I tell my mom and dad (that I've been bad

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

Background Information
Also known as	Patti Hamilton & The Lovelites
Origin	Chicago, Illinois
Genres	R&B, soul
Years active	1967–1973
Past members	Patti Hamilton Rozena Petty Barbara Peterman Ardell McDaniel Joni Berlman Rhonda Grayson

Calypsonian Thursdays: Lord Woodbine (Harold Phillips)

Harold Adolphus Philips (15 January 1929 – 5 July 2000)

Lord Woodbine was a Calypsonian and Manager that had important influence on The Beatles, working as their Promoter and Mentor, before they became famous. He had many live shows, but did limited recordings. Please take a look here and have a fun filled Calypso Thursday: Lord Woodbine - The Man Who Put The Beat Into The Beatles

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

Harold Adolphus Philips
Born	January 15, 1929 Laventille, Trinidad
Died	July 5, 2000 (aged 71) Toxteth, Liverpool
Cause of death	house fire
Other names	Lord Woodbine
Occupation	Musician, music promoter

Tribute Mondays: Merline Johnson

Merline Johnson (born c. 1912, date of death unknown)

Merline Johnson was a Blues Singer that recorded over 90 songs in four years during the 1930's. Her life after her career and date of death are unknown. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Love with a feeling and Don't you make me high 

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

Background information
Birth Name: Merline JohnsonBorn: 1912 Died: UnknownYears active: 1930's - 1940'sOrigin: Mississippi, US