Reggae/Rocksteady Thursdays: The Melodians

The Melodians

The Melodians were a successful Rocksteady Group that were popular during the 1960's. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae/Rock steady Thursday: Sweet sensation, Come on little girl, Join Hands (together), you've caught me, Little nut tree and Rivers of Babylon

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

Background Information
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae
Years active	1963–1973 (with several reunions since)
Labels	Studio One, Treasure Isle,Beverley's
Past members	Tony Brevett Brent Dowe Trevor McNaughton Bramwell Brown Ranford Cogle Vin

Rock and Roll Wednesdays: Huey "Piano" Smith

Huey "Piano" Smith (born January 26, 1934, New Orleans, Louisiana )

Rock and Roll Great, Singer/Songwriter and Pianist, Huey "Piano" Smith, had his records overdubbed with the vocals of popular white Artist of the day and they in turn had huge hits. He is a true pioneer of the Rock and Roll Genre. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: You made me cry, Don't you just know it, Don't you know yackamo and Boogie Woogie flu

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huey_%22Piano%22_Smith

Background Information
Birth name	Huey Smith
Born	January 26, 1934 (age 88) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Rock and roll Rhythm and blues
Occupations	Pianist
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1949–present
Labels	Savoy Records, Ace Records,Imperial Records

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Tragedy Khadafi

Percy Chapman IV , (born August 13, 1971, Queens, New York, USA) 

Tragedy Khadafi was a member of Five Percenter and The Juice Crew. He is also a respected Producer. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: The Tragedy (don't do it) (Super Kids), True confessions (Iron Sheiks) and Go Queensbridge (with DJ Hot Day and Super Kids)

  

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

Background information
Birth name	Percy Chapman IV
Also known as	MC Jade Percy Chapman MC Percy Percy Tragedy Intelligent Hoodlum Tragedy The Foul Mahdi
Born	August 13, 1971 (age 42)
Origin	Queensbridge, Queens, New York City,USA
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1985–present
Labels	Tuff Break/A&M/PolyGram Gee Street/V2/BMG Records 25 To Life Entertainment Money Maker Entertainment Dolo Records (distributor, 1997) Solid Records DistroLord Digital (distributor)
Associated acts	Juice Crew, Marley Marl, Killa Sha,Capone-N-Noreaga, Havoc, Littles, Imam Thug, Cormega, Headrush Napoleon,Black Market Militia, Mobb Deep, Jedi Mind Tricks, Trez, Vinnie Paz, Blak Madeen, N.O.R.E., Ras Ceylon

Tribute Mondays: Big Joe Williams

Joseph Lee Williams (October 16, 1903 – December 17, 1982)

Nine String Guitar Player, Big Joe Williams, was an eclectic Singer and Musician that had an active career from the 1920's to the Blues Revolution of the 1960's and then unto the 1970's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Williams, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Peach Orchard Mama and Baby Please don't go

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

Background information
Birth name	Joseph Lee Williams
Born	October 16, 1903 Crawford, Mississippi, United States
Died	December 17, 1982 (aged 79) Macon, Mississippi, United States
Genres	Delta blues[1]
Occupations	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Labels	Bluebird, Delmark, Okeh,Prestige, Vocalion Records

Calvin Boze

Calvin Boze (October 15, 1916 – June 1970) 

Trumpeter and Bandleader, Calvin Boze, was a part of the development of the Jump Blues Style. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Lawdy Miss Clawdy,  and Safronia B

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

Background information
Name: Calvin Boze  Origin: Trinity County , Texas Born: October 15, 1916 Died: June 1970 Genre: Jump Blues Labels: Aladdin Records

Jazz Greats: Red Saunders

Theodore Dudley "Red" Saunders (Mar 2, 1912, Memphis, Tennessee – Mar 5, 1981, Chicago) 

 

Jazz Drummer and Bandleader, Red Saunders, worked with many Greats from the 1950's to the 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Hambone

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

Background Information

Birth Name:Theodore Dudley Saunders Born: March 2, 1912, Memphis, Tennessee Died: March 5, 1981, Chicago Genre: Jazz Instruments: Drums, vibraphone and timpani Associated Acts Tiny Parham Leon Washington , Porter Kilbert , Earl Washington , Sonny Cohn, Ike Perkins , Riley Hampton , singer Joe Williams, Mac Easton, Duke Ellington , Louis Armstrong , Woody Herman,  Big Joe Turner, Johnny Pate and Sun Ra.