Girl Bands: Klymaxx

Klymaxx 

  Talented Band Klymaxx were among the last set of true all round performers to come along; with their members playing instruments, producing and composing Songs. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: I'd still say yes , Meeting in the ladies room , The Men all pause , Man size love , Never underestimate the power of a Woman , Heartbreaker (I'm such a mess) , Lock and key , Wild Girls , Sexy , Good love , All I think about is you  and I miss you

  
    

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

Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop, R&B, dance pop
Years active	1979–1994, 2003–2013
Labels	Solar, MCA
Associated acts	Prince, Sheila E., The Time,Cherrelle, Madame X, Unruley Cooley
Past members	Cheryl Cooley Robbin Grider Lynn Malsby Bernadette Cooper Joyce Irby Loreana Shelby

Reggae Thursdays: Millie Small

Millicent Dolly May Small CD (born 6 October 1946)

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/397328-Millie-Small

  The first artist to have a hit using the Bluebeat (Jamaican Blues Music) Style, Millie Small, cemented Island Records as a force and broke huge ground during her short career. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Sweet William , What am I living for , I'm blue , Bloodshot eyes , Carry go bring come , See you later alligator , We'll meet (Roy and Millie) and My boy lolipop

  

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

Background Information
Birth name	Millicent Dolly May Small
Also known as	Little Millie Small, Millie Small
Born	6 October 1946 (age 66) Clarendon, Jamaica
Genres	Blue beat, ska, reggae
Occupations	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1963–72
Labels Associate Acts	Fontana, Island, Trojan Roy and Millie

Great R&B Groups: The Robins

The Robins  
 

  The Robins were one of the Groups involved in the construction of the Doo-Wop sound and they had many memorable hits. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Loop de loop mambo , My hearts the biggest fool , How would you know , Riot in cell block 9 , If teardrops were kisses , Just like a fool and Smokey Joe's Cafe

         
  

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

Background Information
Also known as	The Robbins A-Sharp Trio The Four Bluebirds
Origin	San Francisco, California, United States
Genres	R&B
Years active	1945–1960
Labels	Spark Whippet RCA
Associated acts	Johnny Otis The Coasters
Past members	Bobby Nunn "Ty" Terrell Leonard Billy Richard Roy Richard Grady Chapman Carl Gardner H.B. Barnum Bobby Sheen "Little" Billy Richards, Jr.

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Lady B

Wendy "Lady B" Clark 

  Lady B started out as a Rapper, but became a Radio DJ that broke many Artiste into the mainstream (The Furious Five, LL Cool J, Rakim, Schoolly D, Big Daddy Kane, Etc. ). Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: To the beat Ya'll

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

Background Information
Name	Lady B
Origin	Philadelphia, Pensylvania, USA
Genres	Hip Hop
Years active	1979–present
Labels Associated Acts	TEC Records DJ Lawrence Levan

Tribute Mondays: Albert Collins

Albert Collins (October 1, 1932 – November 24, 1993) 

  Albert Collins was an influential Electric Blues Guitarist and Singer; his music stretched many decades and he continued to record excellent albums right up to his death. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Collins you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have an interesting Monday: If trouble was money , Cookin' catfish ,  and Frost

   
  

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

Background information
Born	October 1, 1932 Leona, Texas, United States
Died	November 24, 1993 (aged 61) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Genres	Blues, blues rock
Occupations	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, vocals, harmonica
Years active	1952–1993
Labels	Alligator
Notable instruments
Fender Telecaster

Clara Ward

Clara Ward (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973)

Clara Ward was influential to many Artiste, please take a listen here and have a great Sunday: The Lords Prayer and If you wanna change the World

  
  

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

Background Information
Born	April 21, 1924
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	January 16, 1973 (aged 48) Los Angeles, California
Years active	1931–1972
Associated acts	The Ward Singers, The Ward Trio, The Clara Ward Specials, Willa Ward Singers, Gertrude Ward Singers

Jazz Greats: Harry Edison

Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) 

  Member of The Count Bassie Orchestra, Harry Edison, was a very talented Trumpeter that released a significant body of work during his lifetime. He was also a studio musician that played on many classics; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Nice work if you can get it (With Buddy Rich) , Willow weep for me , Feelings  and You're getting to be a habit with me (with Ben Webster)

  
     

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

Background information
Also known as	Harry "Sweets" Edison
Born	October 10, 1915 Columbus, Ohio
Origin	United States
Died	July 27, 1999 (aged 83) Columbus, Ohio
Genres	Jazz, swing
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Trumpet
Labels	Pacific Jazz, Verve, Roulette,Riverside, Vee-Jay, Liberty, Sue,Black & Blue, Pablo, Storyville,Candid
Associated acts	Count Basie Orchestra, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Ben Webster,Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra,Lester Young, Buddy Rich, Oscar Peterson