Reggae Thursdays: Sister Charmaine

Charmaine McKenzie

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Sister Charmaine is one of the female DJ's that captivated audiences in the 1980's. She released a body of work consisting of Singles and Duets. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Dibbi Dibbi Girl feat. Peter Metro, The Body and Wake up feat. King Jammy

Background information
Birth Name: Charmaine McKenzie Origin: Jamaica

Club Nouveau

Club Nouveau

Club Nouveau is a New Jack Swing Group whose bulk of hits came from their debut Album, that was released in 1986. They released subsequent Records and still remains active. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Jealousy Situation #9, You ain't no friend of mine, Why you treat me so bad and Lean on me

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

Background information
Origin	Sacramento, California
Genres	Pop, dance, new jack swing
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Warner Bros. (1986–1990)
Associated acts	Timex Social Club, Foster & McElroy, Samuelle
Members	Jay King Valerie Watson English Samuelle Prater
Past members	Denzil Foster Thomas McElroy Kevin Irving David Agent Roque LaCrosby Walter Phillips James L. Richard II Mario Corbino ----------- Additional tour members Juan Blair (Keys/MD) Freddie White (Bass) Pierre Parker (Drums) Angelo Dominguez (Keys) Johnny De La Cruz (Guitar)

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Mean Machine

The Mean Machine

Bilingual Latino Rap Group, The Mean Machine, made an impact in the 1980's, but was shelved by Sugar Hill Records after dissing the Label in an interview. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: At the party and Disco Dream

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mean_Machine_(rap_group)

Background information
Band Name: The Mean Machine Label: Sugar Hill Records Members: DJ Julio (Steven Santiago), Jimmy Mac (James McClean), Mr Nice (Jose Sempit), Mr. Shick (Daniel Rivera Jr.), Butch Kid (Roman Barksdale), Cool Cliff (Clifford Santiago)

Tribute Mondays: Nina Mae McKinney

Nina Mae McKinney (June 13, 1912 – May 3, 1967)

Miss Nina Mae McKinney was a talented Actress, Dancer and Singer, whose career suffered set backs because film makers of her day thought her beauty would make her as famous as White Actresses, if they placed her in major roles. She accomplished much being able to side step racism. Thanks for your contribution Miss McKinney, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Pie, Pie Blackbird (1932) with Eubie Blake, and Nina Mae McKinney and The Nicholas Brothers in The Black Network, 

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

Born	Nannie Mayme McKinney June 13, 1912 Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	May 3, 1967 (aged 54) New York City, New York, U.S.
Cause of death	Heart attack
Nationality	American
Other names	Nina McKinney
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1929–1950
Spouse(s)	James "Jimmy" Monroe(m. 1935–38)

The Radiants

The Radiants

Doo Wop and R&B Group, The Radiants, started out as a Gospel outfit in the 1960's, but switched to secular music in order to obtain a record deal. They released a few sides, with some becoming hits. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Father knows best, Voice your choice and Ain't no big thingthing

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

Background Information
Band Name: The Radiants Origins: Chicago, Illinois, US Years active: 1960-? Members: Maurice McAlister, Wallace Sampson, Jerome Brooks, Elize Butler, Charles Washington, Victor Caston, James Jameson, Leonard Caston Jr., Frank McCollum, Mitchell Bullock and Green McLaren's

Jazz greats: Jimmy Forrest

James Robert Forrest Jr. (January 24, 1920 – August 26, 1980)

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Jimmy Forrest, specialized in the Swing and Hard Bop Genres, working as a Sideman and Bandleader. He also scored a few hits on the R&B chart. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: Hey Mrs. Jones, Bolo Blues and Night train

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

Background Information
Birth name	James Robert Forrest Jr.
Born	January 24, 1920 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died	August 26, 1980 (aged 60) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Swing, Hard bop
Instruments	Tenor saxophone
Years active	1935–1980
Labels	United, Prestige, Delmark
Associated acts	Duke Ellington, Jay McShann,Andy Kirk

The Singers: Ruby Andrews

Ruby M. Stackhouse (March 12, 1947)

Ruby Andrews is a Soul Singer whose bulk of work culminated in the 1960's. She scored some hits and still remains active and is also the CEO of Genuine Ruby Records. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend; Happy New Year: Everybody saw you, You made a believer (out of me) and Casonova (your playing days are over)

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

Background Information
Birth name	Ruby M. Stackhouse
Born	Hollandale, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul, deep soul, soul blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1967 - present
Labels	Kelmac Records, Zodiac, MCA,ABC
Associated acts	Brothers of Soul