Billy Ocean

Billy Ocean (born Leslie Charles; 21 January 1950 in Fyzabad, Trinidad) 

    The Caribbean Native that ruled the Pop Charts during the 1980s, Billy Ocean was a huge Artist with Major Hits in his hay day; most of is classics are still a part of Radio Playlists across the Globe. Please take a listen here, while enjoying your Sunday: Love Zone , Suddenly , Loverboy , The colour of love , When the going gets tough, the tough gets going , There'll be sad songs (to make you cry) , Mystery lady , Get outta my dreams, get into my car and Caribbean Queen (no more love on the run)

  
  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Leslie Sebastian Charles
Born	21 January 1950 (age 62)
Origin	Romford, London, England
Genres	Rhythm and blues, pop, soul
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, steel drums, guitar
Years active	1972–present
Labels	GTO, Epic, Jive, Aqua Music
Website	www.billyocean.co.uk

Jazz Greats: Fletcher Henderson

James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. (December 18, 1897 – December 29, 1952) 

     One of the Main Developers in Big Band Jazz and Swing Music, Fletcher Henderson, was influential in the careers of Lou Armstrong and Ethel Waters to name a few. He helped to formulate the sound of the Swing Genre and is a overall contributor to music. Enjoy your Weekend and please take a listen here: Sugar foot stomp , My pretty girl , Ain't she sweet , Memphis blues and King Porter stomp

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr.
Also known as	"Smack" Henderson
Born	December 18, 1897 Cuthbert, Georgia, United States
Died	December 29, 1952 (aged 55) New York City, New York, United States
Genres	Jazz, swing
Occupations	Pianist, arranger, bandleader
Instruments	Piano
Years active Labels	1921–1950	Vocalion, Paramount, Columbia, Olympic,	Ajax, Pathe, Perfect, Edison, Emerson and Brunswick

The Ronettes

The Ronettes 
Members: Veronica Bennett, Estelle Bennett and Nedra Talley

    A Great Group from the Golden Era, The Ronettes, along with the help of Phil Spector released some solid hits. Please take a listen here and have a enjoyable Weekend: Baby, I love you , Walking in the rain , (The best part) of breaking up  and Be my baby

  
  


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

Basic Information
Origin	New York City, United States
Genres	R&B, Pop, Rock and Roll
Years active	1959–1966
Labels	Colpix, Philles
Past members
Veronica Bennett Estelle Bennett Nedra Talley Elaine Mayes (a cousin, Beatles 1966 American tour only) Chip Fields Hurd (1973-74) and Diane Linton (1973-74)

Reggae Thursdays: Judy Mowatt

Judy Mowatt OD (1952–) 

 
Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/208025-Judy-Mowatt

The Empress , Judy Mowatt has been doing her part for Reggae Music for many years; with conscious lyrics and smooth vocals, she is one of the Genre's most treasured Artist. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Hush baby Mother , Black Woman , Working wonders, Zion Chant , Many are called , Only a woman and Sing our own song

  
  


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

Background information
Birth name	Judith Veronica Mowatt
Born	1952 (age 59–60) Gordon Town, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae Roots Reggae Gospel
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1967 – present
Labels	Shanachie Records
Associated acts	The Wailers Bunny Wailer Peter Tosh I-Threes

The Crystals

The Crystals 
Members:  Barbara Alston, Mary Thomas, Dolores "Dee Dee" Kenniebrew, 
Myrna Girard and Patricia "Patsy" Wright 

      The Crystals, Beautiful and Talented, was one of the Groups that cemented the Girl Group Genre in the Music fan's psyche. They made enjoyable songs; please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Uptown , Then he kissed me , There's no other like my baby , He's sure the boy I love , He's a Rebel , Little boy , oh yeah, maybe baby and Da Doo Ron Ron (When he walked me home)

 
  


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

Background information
Origin	New York, New York, United States
Genres	Pop, R&B
Years active	1960–1967 1971-present
Labels	Philles Records
Associated acts	Darlene Love
Members
Dolores "Dee Dee" Kenniebrew Patricia Pritchett-Lewis Melissa Antoinette "MelSoulTree" Grant
Past members
Barbara Alston Mary Thomas Myrna Girard Patricia "Patsy" Wright Dolores "LaLa" Brooks Frances Collins Darlene Love

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Yo-Yo

Yo-Yo (born Yolanda Whittaker on August 4, 1971) 

    The Positive MC Yo-Yo was a very important figure during The Golden Age of Hip Hop and still is today; She is one of those talents that comes along once in a while. Happy Hip Hop Tuesday and please take a listen here: It's a man's world (with Ice Cube) , You can't play with my yo yo , What can I do? , Home girl, don't play that , Black Pearl , Tonight's the night ft. Dazzie dee and West side story

 
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-Yo_(rapper)

Basic Information
Birth name	Yolanda Whittaker
Born	August 4, 1971 (age 41) Compton, California
Origin	South Central, Los Angeles,United States
Genres	Hip hop, hardcore hip hop
Occupations	Song-writer, Emcee, Actress
Years active	1990–present
Labels	East West America/Atlantic Records East West America/Elektra Records
Associated acts	Spanky Loco, Ice Cube, Chilly Chill, Da Lench Mob

Tribute Mondays: Mamie Smith

Mamie Smith (née Robinson) (May 26, 1883 – September 16, 1946) 

    The Great Mamie Smith was the first of many things, but without her input, none of the Blues Greats would have been famous. Thank you for your contribution you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday:It's right here for you (If you don't get it, 'taint no fault of mine) , Harlem blues (with The Alphabetic Four) , Jailhouse Blues , and Crazy Blues

 
  
 

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

Background information
Birth name	Mamie Robinson
Born	May 26, 1883 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Died	September 16, 1946(aged 63) New York, New York, United States
Genres	Blues
Occupations	Actress, dancer, singer
Instruments	Vocals