Marva Whitney

Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning, May 1, 1944 – December 22, 2012)

Marva Whitney had a on and off again music career that started in the Gospel genre and went on to R&B, Soul and Funk. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Your love was good to me, It's my thing (you can't tell me who to sock it to), Things got to get better (get together), I made a mistake because it's only you pt.1, and Unwind yourself

Source; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marva_Whitney

Background Information
Birth name	Marva Ann Manning
Born	May 1, 1944 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Died	December 22, 2012 (aged 68) Kansas City, Kansas
Genres	R&B, soul
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	mid-1960s–2000s
Labels	King, T-Neck, Forte
Associated acts	James Brown

Reggae Thursdays: Cutty Ranks

Philip Thomas , (born 12 February 1965)

Cutty Ranks is a classic Reggae/ Dancehall Artist whose vocal style is respected by many. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Pon mi nozzle, The stopper, A who seh me dun, Fire burning (with Marcia Griffiths ) and The Bomber

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

Background Information
Birth name	Philip Thomas
Born	12 February 1965(age 49)
Origin	Clarendon Parish,Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter,musician, entertainer
Labels	Fashion, Penthouse,VP, Shanachie, Philip Music, Profile

One Way

One Way

One Way was a R&B/Funk Band that emerged in the 1970's. Their run ended in the 1980's after a few hits. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Let's talk about shh, and Cutie Pie

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Way_(American_band)

Background Information
Also known as	Al Hudson & the Soul Partners
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	R&B, funk
Years active	1976–c.1988
Labels	ABC, MCA, Capitol
Past members	Al Hudson Alicia Myers Dave Roberson Cortez Harris Kevin McCord Gregory Green Jonathan Meadows Candyce Edwards Jeanette Mack Lorrie Tice Valdez Brantley

Hip Hop Tuesday: Nikki D

Nichelle "Nikki D" Strong

Nikki D is a talented Rapper who's career peaked in the early 1990's. She now works as a Fashion executive. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Letting of steam, My love is so raw (Alyson Williams ft. Nikki D),  Freak out , Hang on kid and Daddy's little girl

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

Background Information Name: Michelle Strong Label: Def Jam Years Active: 1989-?

Tribute Mondays: Rufus "Speckled Red" Perryman

Rufus "Speckled Red" Perryman (October 23, 1892 - January 2, 1973)

Blues and Boogie-Woogie self taught Piano Player, Speckled Red, was a much loved figure in the 1930's; he released some classics. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Perryman, you are appreciated. Please  take a listen here and have a good Monday: The Dirty dozen, and Oh Red

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speckled_Red

Background Information
Birth name	Rufus Perryman
Born	October 23, 1892 Hampton, Georgia,United States
Died	January 2, 1973(aged 80) St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Genres	Blues, boogie-woogie[1]
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1920s–1960s

Chris Bartley

Chris Bartley (April 17,1947  – Oct. 26,
2009) 

Chris Bartley was a R&B Singer that had success in the latter part of the 1960's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: The sweetest thing this side of heaven, Baby it's wonderful and Baby I'm yours 

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

Background information
Born: April 17, 1947 Died: Oct 26, 2009 Genre: R&B Label: Vando Records, Buddah Records Associated Acts: Van McCoy

Jazz Greats: Nat Adderley

Nathaniel "Nat " Adderley (November 25, 1931 – January 2, 2000 ) 

Jazz Cornet and Trumpet player, Nat Adderley, helped in the development and popularity of the Soul Jazz Genre. Thou underrated, he was one of the best Musicians and Composer of his time. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: This here (Cannonball Adderley quintet), Work song (Cannonball Adderley quintet) and Jive Samba

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

Background information
Birth name	Nathaniel Adderley
Born	November 25, 1931 Tampa, Florida, United States
Origin	Lakeland, Florida, United States
Died	January 2, 2000(aged 68)
Genres	Hard bop Soul-jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Cornet, trumpet
Labels	Savoy, Wing, EmArcy,Riverside, Jazzland,Atlantic, Milestone
Associated acts	Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, Johnny Griffin, Ron Carter,Sonny Fortune