Hip Hop Tuesdays: Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is a Latino-American Hip Hop Group that originated from the West Coast. They are regarded for their Psychedelic and Rock influenced hits. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Throw your set in the air, Tequila sunrise, Latin lingo, Hand on the pump, The Phuncky feel one, I ain't going out like that and Insane in the brain

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

Background information
Also known as	DVX (Devastating Vocal Excellence)
Origin	South Gate, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop   Latin hip hop   Hardcore hip hop   Rap metal   West Coast hip hop   Gangsta rap
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Ruffhouse   Columbia   Sony Music   Priority   EMI
Associated acts	Eminem   Soul Assassins   Eazy-E   Kottonmouth Kings   Tom Morello   Everlast   Ice Cube   Snoop Dogg   Sol Invicto   Slash   House of Pain   Mike Shinoda   Daron Malakian   Xzibit   Funkdoobiest   Adil Omar   Young De   Travis Barker   Psycho Realm   La Coka Nostra   Richie Londres   Rusko   Rage Against the Machine   Cypress X Rusko   deadmau5   Fergie   P.O.D.
Members	B-Real   DJ Muggs   Sen Dog   Eric Bobo
Past members	Mellow Man Ace

Tribute Mondays: Howard Armstrong

Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong (March 4, 1909 – July 30, 2003)

Country Blues, Vocalist, Fiddler, Mandolin Player, Guitarist, Visual Artist and Raconteur (Storyteller), Howard Armstrong, toured in medicine shows in the 1930's and recorded in the Trio Martin, Bogan and Armstrong. He was absent from the music industry after his service in World War II, but returned in 1971 and continued working into the 1990's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Armstrong, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: State street Rag (Martin, Bogan and Armstrong) and Teds Stomp (Martin, Bogan and Armstrong) 

Source:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Armstrong_(musician)

Background Information
Birth name	William Howard Taft Armstrong
Also known as	Louie Bluie
Born	March 4, 1909
Origin	Dayton, Tennessee, United States
Died	July 30, 2003 (aged 94) Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Genres	Country blues
Instruments	fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals
Years active	1920s – 1990s
Associated acts	The Tennessee Chocolate Drops Martin, Bogan and Armstrong

Pearl Premus

Pearl Eileen Primus (November 29, 1919 – October 29, 1994)

Dancer, Choreographer and Anthropologist, Pearl Premus, was instrumental in bringing African dances to American audience. She Choreographed well loved pieces and taught in various Universities during her career. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Pearl Primus, and 1948 Eddie Condon Floor Show -5: Pearl Primus - Congo Drums

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

Born	November 29, 1919 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Died	October 29, 1994 (aged 74) New Rochelle, New York, USA
Occupation	Choreographer, dancer,anthropologist
Spouse(s)	Percival Borde
Former groups	New Dance Group

Jazz Greats: Milt Jackson

Milton " Bags" Jackson (January 1, 1923 – October 9, 1999)

Jazz Vibraphonist, Pianist and Singer, Milt Jackson, was a Pioneering Jazz Musician that released much loved pieces with many bands and his Quartet. He is regarded for his work on the vibraphone. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: The late late blues (with John Coltrane), Bags and Trane, Bluesology (MJQ) and Bags groove

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

Background information
Birth name	Milton Jackson
Born	January 1, 1923 Detroit, Michigan
Died	October 9, 1999 (aged 76) Manhattan, New York
Genres	Hard bop, Afro-Cuban jazz,modal jazz, mainstream jazz,post-bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, soloist, composer, bandleader
Instruments	Vibraphone, piano
Labels	Impulse!, Atlantic, Prestige,Apple
Associated acts	John Coltrane, Ray Charles,Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie,The Modern Jazz Quartet,Thelonious Monk, Wes Montgomery

The Singers: Al Hibbler

Albert George "Al" Hibbler (August 16, 1915 – April 24, 2001)

Duke Ellington's Orchestra Alumni, Al Hibbler, scored hits in bands and also from his solo efforts. He continued working close to his death. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Do nothing' til you hear from me, I ain't got nothing but the Blues, I'm just a luck so and so, After the lights go down low and Unchained melody

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

Background information
Birth name	Albert George Hibbler
Born	August 16, 1915 Tyro, Mississippi, United States
Died	April 24, 2001 (aged 85) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Easy listening Traditional popular music Jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1935–2001
Labels	Norgran Decca Reprise others
Associated acts	Duke Ellington