Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1895 – October 26, 1952)

Singer/Songwriter, Comedian, Radio performer, Actress and Television star, Hattie McDaniel, appeared in over 300 films and has two stars on the Hollywood walk of fame; she did many firsts; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Paul Robeson and Hattie McDaniel sing a duet 

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

Born	June 10, 1895 Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Died	October 26, 1952 (aged 57) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles,California, U.S.
Cause of death	Breast cancer
Resting place	Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1932–1949
Spouse(s)	George Langford (1922–1922) (his death) Howard Hickman (1938–1938) (divorced) James Lloyd Crawford (1941–1945) (divorced) Larry Williams (1949–1950) (divorced)

Reggae Thursdays: Robert Ffrench

Robert Ffrench (born c.1962) 

Reggae Singer and Record Producer, Robert Ffrench had a few hits in the 1980's and in the early 1990's and also produced for many Artists. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: More love (Heavy D) and Bun & cheese (ft. Clement Irie

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

Background Information
Born	c.1962
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, record producer
Years active	1979–present

Funk Bands: The Meters

The Meters

The Meters are a Funk Band that failed to achieve mainstream success, but influenced many and are regarded in the Funk genre. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Cissy strut 

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

Background information
Also known as	The Original Meters sometimes confused with The Funky Meters which is a Meters cover band.
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	New Orleans R&B, funk
Years active	1965–1977, 1989-present
Labels	Josie, Reprise, Mardi Gras, Virgo, Warner Bros., Rounder, Charly, Rhino, Lakeside, Sundazed, Too Funky
Website	Official Website
Members	The Original Meters Art Neville George Porter Jr. Leo Nocentelli Zigaboo Modeliste The Funky Meters Art Neville George Porter Jr. Brian Stoltz Russell Batiste

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Showbiz & AG

Showbiz & AG

Rapper and Producer Hip Hop Duo, Showbiz & AG, are Diggin in the Crates members and they released a couple of Albums. Producer Showbiz has produced memorable material. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Party groove and Soul clap

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showbiz_%2
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Background Information
Origin	The Bronx, New York City, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1990–present
Labels	PayDay/FFRR/PolyGram
Associated acts	Lord Finesse, Diamond D, Fat Joe, O.C., Buckwild, Big L

Tribute Mondays: John Brimm

John Brim (April 10, 1922 – October 1, 2003) 

Chicago Blues Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, John Brim, recorded for several Labels, but had a good run at Chess Records. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Brim, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Ice cream man and I would hate to see you go

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

Background Information
Born	April 10, 1922 Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
Died	October 1, 2003 (aged 81) Gary, Indiana, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Guitar

Sippie Wallace

Sippie Wallace (born as Beulah Thomas, November 1, 1898 – November 1, 1986) 

"The Texas Nightingale", Singer/Songwriter, Pianist and Organist, Sippie Wallace, was a top female Blues Vocalist whose career lasted from 1918-1986. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Up the country Blues, Shorty George and Woman be wise. 

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

Background Information
Birth name	Beulah Thomas
Born	November 1, 1898 Plum Bayou, Arkansas
Died	November 1, 1986 (aged 88) Detroit, Michigan
Genres	Blues, jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer, pianist, organist,songwriter
Instruments	Piano, organ
Years active	ca. 1918–1986
Labels	Okeh, Victor, Alligator,Storyville, Atlantic

Jazz Greats: Wilbur De Paris

Wilbur de Paris (January 11, 1900 – January 3, 1973)

Trombone Player and Bandleader, Wilbur De Paris, was a main figure in New Orleans Jazz during the 1940's and 1950's. He also had a lucrative career as a side man in the 1930's.  Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Wilbur de Paris - In A Persian Market

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

Background information
Birth Name: Wilbur De Paris Born: Jan 11, 1906 Died: Jan 3, 1937 Origin: Crawfordsville, Indiana, US