Hip Hop Tuesdays: Young Soldierz

Young Soldierz

Young Soldierz was a West Coast Hip Hop Group, whose six year run included an Album and Movie Soundtrack appearances. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Alligator ft. Keystone and If tomorrow comes

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Soldierz

Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Gangsta rap, G-funk, West Coast hip hop
Years active	1993–1999
Labels	Dangerous (1993–1999) Death Row (1994–1998)
Associated acts Members:	Bloods & Crips, Tweedy Bird Loc Big Wy, Dog, Pops and Lil Stretch

Tribute Mondays: Sam Wooding

Sam Wooding (17 June 1895 – 1 August 1985) 

Jazz Pianist, Arranger, Band Leader and Music Teacher, Sam Wooding, had a successful career in the pre-world war II  period in Europe and a Teaching career after in America. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Wooding, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Sam Wooding and his Orchestra - Love For Sale (1931)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Wooding

Background Information
Birth Name: Sam Wooding Born: 17 June 1895 Died: 1 August 1985 Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Garfield Akers

Garfield Akers (b. 1901 or 1902, Brights  d. between 1953 and 1959) 

Blues Singer and Guitarist, Garfield Akers, influenced John Lee Hooker and others. There are apparently no photos available for this regarded Artist. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Cottonfield Blues (ft. Joe Callicot)

Source:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garfield_Akers

Background Information
Birth Name: Garfield Akers Born: 1901 or 1902 Died: Between 1953 and 1959 Origin: Brights or Bates, Mississippi, US Genre: Blues Label: Vocalion Other Names: Garfield Parted Years active: 1920's - 1950's

Jazz Greats: Fate Marable

Fate Marable (2 December 1890 – 16 January 1947)

Jazz Pianist and Bandleader, Fate Marable, led Bands in which notable Jazz Greats developed their skills (Louis Armstrong, Redd Allen, Baby Dodds, Johnny Dodds, Pops Foster, Jimmy Blanton, Zutty Singleton and others). His influence is still felt today; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Felix kept on walking

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fate_Marable

Background Information
Birth name	Fate Marable
Born	2 December 1890
Origin	Paducah, Kentucky,USA
Died	16 January 1947
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, pianist
Instruments	Piano
Associated acts	Red Allen, Louis Armstrong,Baby Dodds, Johnny Dodds

Marvin Sease

Marvin Sease (February 16, 1946 – February 8, 2011) 

Marvin Sease had mostly underground success, but is remembered for a few hits. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Ghetto man

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Sease

Background Information
Birth name	Marvin Sease
Born	February 16, 1946 Blackville, South Carolina, US
Died	February 8, 2011 (aged 64) Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Genres	Gospel, blues, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1966–2011
Labels	Polygram Records Mercury Records Jive Records Malaco Records

Reggae Thursdays: Augustus Pablo

Horace Swaby (21 June 1954 – 18 May 1999)

Major Reggae Producer and Instrumentalist, Augustus Pablo, Produced classic hits from renown Artist and had a great solo career. He was also known for popularizing the Melodica (Musical Instrument). Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: East of the river Nile and Java

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus_Pablo

Background Information
Birth name	Horace Swaby
Born	21 June 1954
Origin	St. Andrew, Jamaica
Died	18 May 1999 (aged 44)
Genres	Roots reggae, dub
Occupation(s)	Record producer, instrumentalist
Instruments	Keyboard, melodica, guitar
Years active	1970s–1999
Associated acts	Now Generation

Vocal Groups: The Cleftones

The Cleftones

The Cleftones were a Vocal Group whose 9 year tenure garnered them fame and a few hits, before their demise due to the British Invasion (The Beatles, etc.). Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: You baby you and Heart and soul

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cleftones

Background Information
Band Name: The Cleftones Other Names: The Silvertones Members: Herbie Cox, Charlie James McGhee, Berman Patterson, Warren Corbin, William "Buzzy" McClane, Gene Pearson, Pat Spann Genre: Doo-Wop Years active: 1955 - 1964