Reggae Thursdays: Courtney Melody

Courtney Munroe (Born: ca. 1970)

Courtney Melody is a dancehall singer that scored major hits in the 1980's. His career had a slowdown after an accident. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Screechy across the border, Protection (with Ninja Man), Bad boy, Key to your heart and Modern girl

Background information
Birth Name: Courtney Munroe Born: ca. 1970 Origin: Kingston, Jamaica Genre: Reggae Label: Blue Mountain Records, Tappa Records, Sunset Records,

Arrested Development

Arrested Development

Alternative Hip Hop Group, Arrested Development, had huge hits during the 1990's. They remain active, releasing Albums regularly. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Revolution, Mr. Wendal, Ease my mind, People Everyday and Tennessee

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrested_Development_(group)

Background information
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres	Alternative hip hop
Years active	1988–1996, 2000–present
Labels	Chrysalis/EMI Records/Vagabond Productions/Stateside Records/cutting edge
Associated acts	Dionne Farris
Website	http://arresteddevelopmentmusic.com
Members	Speech Montsho Eshe One Love Tasha Larae Rasadon (aka Don Norris) Baba Oje JJ Boogie Za
Past members	Headliner Aerle Taree Dionne Farris

Hip Hop Tuesdays: MC ADE

Adrian Hines (Miami, Florida, US)

Pioneer of Miami Bass Music, Producer and Rapper, MC ADE, is regarded as one of the founders of The Miami Bass genre. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Bass mechanic, How much can you take and Bass rock express

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

Background Information
Birth Name: Adrian Hines Origin: Miami, Florida, US Label: 4-Sight

Tribute Mondays: Georgia White

Georgia White (March 9, 1903 – c.1980) 

Blues Singer and Pianist, Georgia White, began her career in the 1920's and worked up to her latter years. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: When you're smiling the whole World smiles with you and Alley Boogie

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

Background Information
Birth Name: Georgia White Born: March 09, 1903 Died: c.1980 Years active: 1920's - ? Other Names: Georgia Lawson Label: Decca Records

Gospel Singers: Sandra Crouch

Sandra Crouch (born July 1, 1942) 

Twin sister of Andrae' Crouch, Gospel Music Singer, Drummer and Songwriter, Sandra Crouch, released material from the 1970's onwards and played Tambourine on many Motown songs during the prior decade. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: My God How Excellent Is Your Name

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

Background Information
Born	July 1, 1942 (age 73) San Francisco, California
Genres	Christian
Labels	Light Records

Jazz Greats: Wild Bill Davies

William Strethen Davis (November 24, 1918 – August 17, 1995)

Jazz Pianist, Guitarist, Organist and Arranger, Wild Bill Davies, was a pioneer of Electronic Organ Jazz. He was a part of Louis Jordan's Band in the 1940's and released solo material from the 1950's to 1990. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: April in Paris

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

Background information
Birth Name: William Strethen Davis Born: Nov. 24, 1918 Died: Aug 17, 1995 Origin: Glasgow, Missouri, US Labels: Okeh, Epic, Columbia, Verve, RCA, Black and Blue, Sunset

Albert Ammons

Albert Ammons (September 23, 1907 – December 2, 1949) 

Albert Ammons was a Boogie Woogie Pianist who's work in the 1920's influenced future regarded Pianist (Jerry Lee Lewis, Joerg Hegemann, etc.). He was active just four days before his death. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Boogie woogie stomp, and Swanee River Boogie (Albert Ammons Rhythm Kings)

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

Background information
Birth name	Albert C. Ammons
Born	September 23, 1907 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died	December 2, 1949 (aged 42) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Jazz, blues, boogie-woogie
Occupation(s)	Pianist
Years active	1920s–1949
Labels	Blue Note, Delmark, Mercury,Vocalion