Great Singers: Deniece Williams

June Deniece Chandler (born June 3, 1950) 

    Miss Deniece Williams is one of those amazing Greats that just keeps surprising her audiences. Her vocal capabilities are superb and her deliveries are always something to talk about. Please take a listen to a true Great Singer, here and enjoy your Weekend: Too much too little too late (with Johnny Mathis) , Free , Silly , It's gonna take a miracle , Black Butterfly , I've got the next dance and Lets hear it for the boys 

  
  
  
  

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

Basic Information
Birth name	June Deniece Chandler
Also known as	"Niecy" Williams
Born	June 3, 1950
Origin	Gary, Indiana, United States
Genres	Soul, funk, gospel
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Columbia, ARC, Sparrow,Shanachie
Associated acts	Stevie Wonder Johnny Mathis

Dancehall / Reggae Thursdays: U-Roy

U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford, 21 September 1942) OD 



    The Originator, U-Roy, is the pioneer of early Dub Music and toasting, known today has Dancehall deejaying, A true Artist to the core; he still tours supporting Reggae Music around the World. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Earth's Rightful Ruler ft. Peter Tosh , Dynamic fashion way , Wear you to the ball & John Holt , Runaway Girl  and Wake the town

   

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

Background information
Birth name	Ewart Beckford
Also known as	The Originator
Born	21 September 1942 (age 70)
Origin	Jones Town, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae Dancehall Dub
Years active	1961–present

The Delfonics

The Delfonics

    Classic Philadelphia Soul Group, The Delfonics, were main figures of Soul music during the 1970's and their  songs have been used by many Hip Hop Artists, proving their cross-Genre Influence and wide appeal. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Ready or not here I come (can't hide from love) , Didn't I blow your mind this time , Hey Love , Walk up right to the sun , He don't really love you , When you get right down to it , (For the love)I gave to you and La - La (means I love you)

  
  

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

Basic Information
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,United States
Genres	R&B Soul, Philadelphia soul
Years active	1965–present
Labels	Philly Groove Records
Members
William Hart's version William Hart Pat Palmer Johnney Smalls Wilbert Hart's version Wilbert Hart Salaam Love Joe Branch
Past members
Randy Cain Samuel Edlightoon Ritchie Daniels Merfhab Isvardsoon Major Harris Frank Washington Garfield Fleming Freddy Ingleton Johnny Johnson Eban Brown Greg Hill Van Fields

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Whodini

Whodini 
Members: Jalil Hutchins, John Fletcher, aka Ecstasy and DJ Drew Carter, aka Grandmaster Dee

Hip Hop Royalty and Pioneer Whodini did many firsts and was among the first Artists to take the genre to Europe.They started in 1981 when Hip Hop was still considered a Fad, but their perseverance helped to make it the popular Music it is today. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Friends , Haunted house Rock , Magics Wand , Five minutes of funk , Funky Beat , Featuring Grand Master Dee and The freaks come out at night

  
  

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

Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York City, USA
Genres	Hip hop, electro
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Jive/Arista Records MCA Records So So Def/Columbia/SME Records
Associated acts	UTFO, Jermaine Dupri,Terminator X, Thomas Dolby
Members
Jalil Hutchins John "Ecstasy" Fletcher Drew "Grandmaster Dee" Carter

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Tribute Mondays: Little Walter

Little Walter, born Marion Walter Jacobs (May 1, 1930 – February 15, 1968)

   The Blues Genius of the Harmonica, vocalist and Guitarist, Little Walter is a very Important ingredient to what is known as Classic blues music. An innovator that left us early; thank you for your contribution you are appreciate. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Monday: Juke , Country boy (with Muddy Waters) , Roller Coaster , Off the wall , Sad Hours , Mean old World , Blues with feeling , Key to the highway , You're so fine and My Babe 

  
  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Marion Walter Jacobs
Born	May 1, 1930 Marksville, Louisiana, United States
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died	February 15, 1968 (aged 37) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Blues, Chicago blues, rhythm and blues
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Harmonica, vocals, guitar
Years active	1945–1968
Labels	Chess, Ora-Nelle, Parkway, Regal, Chance, Tempo-Tone,Checker
Associated acts	Muddy Waters

Barbara Lewis

Barbara Lewis (born February 9, 1943) 

    An underrated Singer and Songwriter, Miss Barbara Lewis, saw her self-penned classic being more successful for other Artist when they did cover versions, and her own career fading to the back. One of the best to come along; please take a listen here and have a sweet Sunday: Hello Stranger , My heart went do dat do , Straighten up your heart , Make me belong to you , Puppy Love , Make me your baby and Baby I'm yours

  
 

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

Basic Information
Born	February 9, 1943 (age 69) Salem, Michigan, United States
Genres	R&B/Soul
Occupations Years Active Associate Acts	Singer, songwriter 1962 - 1970 Ollie McLaughlin,  Bert Berns,  Van McCoy
Labels	Atlantic

Jazz Greats: Bud Powell

Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966)

   The Man referred to as "The Charlie Parker of the Piano", Bud Powell is one the few from the tight circle of Jazz Greats that aided in the development of Bebop. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: Donna Lee (with Miles Davis, Tommy Potter and Max Roach ) , Bouncing with Bud , Parisian Thoroughfare and Un Poco Loco 

  
  
  

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

Basic Information
Birth name	Earl Rudolph Powell
Born	September 27, 1924
Origin	Harlem, New York, United States
Died	July 31, 1966 (aged 41)
Genres	Jazz, bebop
Occupations	Pianist
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1944–1965
Labels	Blue Note Records Mercury Records Norgran Records Clef Records Verve Records
Associated acts	Sonny Rollins Miles Davis Charles Mingus Dexter Gordon Art Blakey