Carl Anderson

Carl Anderson (February 27, 1945 – February 23, 2004)

Carl Anderson was an excellent Singer and Actor. He worked as background vocalist for many Artistes (Stevie Wonder, Peabo Bryson, Kenny Loggins, Nancy Wilson, etc.) and worked continuously on Broadway. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Friends and Lovers (with Gloria Loring) and Fooled myself

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Anderson_(singer)

Background Information
Born Died	Feb 27, 1945 Feb 23, 2004 (58)
Origin	Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Label	Epic
Occupations	Singer Actor

Reggae Thursdays: Delano Stewart

Winston "Delano" Stewart (born 5 January 1947)

Singer, Delano Stewart has been a part of Jamaica's musical landscape, starting in the 1950's; he still continues to work. Please take a listen here an Happy Reggae Thursday: That's life and Stay a little bit longer

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

Background Information
Birth name  Winston Stewart Born 5 January 1947 (age 67) Kingston, Jamaica Genres Ska, rocksteady, reggae Years active Late 1950s–present Labels High Note

Shep and the Limelites

Shep and the Limelites

Doo-Wop Group, Shep and  the Limelites, had a fledgling career in the 1960's; but they were hampered by legal troubles and then the murder of their lead Singer. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Our Anniversary, Ready for your love and Daddy's Home

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

Background Information
Name	Shep and the Limelites
Origin	Queens, New York, United States
Genres	Door Wop
Years Active Labels	1960s Hull

Hip Hop Tuesdays; Digable Planets

Digable Planets

Digable Planet were an Hip Hop Group that fused Hip Hop and Jazz, with great success in the early 1990's. They have separated officially since 2011. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Rebirth of Slick (cool like that)

Source: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digable_Planets

Background Information
Origin:    Brooklyn , New York, U.S.     Genres:  Jazz rap , alternative hip hop Years active:         1992–1995                          2005–2011 Labels Pendulum, Blue Note , EMI Members  Butterfly Doodlebug Ladybug Mecca

Tribute Mondays: Jim Jackson

Jim Jackson ( c .1884 - 1937)

Influential Blues Artiste, Jim Jackson, worked extensively in the early 1900's. His most famous melody was used to craft the song "Rock around the clock" ( credited as one of the first Rock and Roll hits). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Jackson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Wild about my lovin' and Jim Jackson's Kansas City Blues

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Jackson_(musician)

Background Information
Born Died	1884 1937
Origin	Hernando Mississippi, United States
Genres	Blues
Occupations Label Associated Acts	Singer Dancer Musician Vocation Gus Cannon Frank Stokes Robert Wilkins

Gospel Singers: Sallie Martin

Sallie Martin (November 20, 1895 - June 18, 1988)

"The Mother of Gospel Music", Miss Sallie Martin was instrumental in popularizing Thomas Dorsey's songs and was also the founder of The Sallie Martin Singers. Please take a listen here and have a soothing Sunday: He's so wonderful

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

Jazz Greats: Barney Bigard

Albany Leon Bigard (March 3, 1906 – June 27, 1980)

Clarinetist and Saxophonist Barney Bigard had a long career working mostly in Duke Ellington's Band. He also composed Jazz Standards and released singles of his own. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Someday Sweetheart (King Oliver) , Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington) and Caravan (Barney Bigard and his Jazzopators)

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

Background Information
Birth name:   Barney Bigard Born:              March 3, 1906                      New Orleans,                          Louisiana , USA Died:            June 27, 1980            (aged 74) Genres Swing , Dixieland, Traditional New Orleans Jazz Occupations Clarinetist, Bandleader Instruments  Clarinet , Tenor saxophone Associated acts  Duke Ellington Louis Armstrong Barney Bigard Sextet Joe "King" Oliver