Tribute Mondays: Carl Martin

Carl Martin (April 1 or 15, 1906 – May 10, 1979)

Piedmont Blues Violinist, Mandolin Player, Guitarist and Vocalist, Carl Martin, played many genres of music and had his most prominent period in the 1930's. He worked with many other Blues Artist during his career. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Martin, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Crow Jane and Old time blues

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

Background Information
Born	April 1, 1906[1]
Origin	Big Stone Gap, Virginia, United States
Died	May 10, 1979 (aged 73)[1] Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Genres	Country blues Piedmont blues East Coast blues
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer
Instruments	Guitar, mandolin, violin, bass violin, vocals
Years active	1934–1979 (retired professionally in the 1960s)

Deep Soul Singers: Helene Smith

Helene Smith

Soul Singer, Helene Smith, released some Singles throughout the sixties. She falls among the set of female singers that has limited information available about their careers. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Somebody tell me (The Backbeats), You got to be a man, True love don't grow on trees, A woman will do wrong and Thrills and chills

Source: www.discogs.com/artist/151167-Helene-Smith

Background information
Name: Helene Smith Years active: 1960's - ? Label: Deep City Records, Phil L.A. of Soul, Lloyd Records, Blue Star Records, Dade Records

Jazz Greats: Connie Kay

Conrad Henry Kirnon  (27 April 1927 – 30 November 1994)

Self taught Drummer, Connie Kay, was a major influence on 1950's R&B Records and was also a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). He continued working close to his death in 1994. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday:  Softly, as in a morning sunrise

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

Background information
Birth Name: Conrad Henry Kiman Born: April 27, 1927 Died: Nov. 30, 1994 Genre: Jazz Occupation: Drummer Associated Acts: Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) Years active: 1949 - 1990's Label: Atlantic Records, Prestige, United Artist, Philips, Apple, East West, Pablo, Little David

The Singers: Lezli Valentine

Lezli Anetta Valentine

Lezli Valentine sang in a few Groups in the 1960's and had a run as a Solo Artist in 1968. There is little info available about her career. She was not given credit for her work as a Lyricist on "Love on a two way street". Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: I won't do anything, I've got to keep on loving you, The cowards way out and Love on a two way street

Background information
Birth Name: Lezli Anetha Valentine In Groups: The Hearts, The Jaynetts Label: All Platinum Years active: 1960's - ?

Reggae Thursdays: Earl "Chinna" Smith

Earl "Chinna" Smith (born 6 August 1955)

Reggae Guitarist, Vocalist, Bass Guitarist and Percussionists, Earl "Chinna" Smith has been active since 1968 and is credited on over 500 Albums. He has also worked with many Artists from varying genres. He continues to tour and record. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Sticky Fingers - Full Album

Source:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_%22Chinna%22_Smith

Background information
Birth name	Earl Smith
Also known as	Earl Flute
Born	6 August 1955 (age 60)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Guitar, vocals, bass guitar,percussions
Years active	1968–present
Labels	High Times, Makasound
Associated acts	Soul Syndicate The Aggrovators The Upsetters Bob Marley & the Wailers Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers

Disco and R&B Groups: GQ

GQ

Disco and R&B Group, GQ, recorded under various names, eventually settling for GQ, under which they scored a number of hits starting in the late 1970's. They broke up in 1991; please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: I do love you, Make my dreams a reality, Sitting in the park, and Disco nights (Rock-freak) 

Source:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GQ_(band)

Background information
Origin	The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres	Disco, R&B
Years active	1968–1991, 1999
Labels	Arista
Associated acts	Keith Sweat, Kool & the Gang
Past members	Emanuel Rahiem Leblanc Keith Crier Herb Lane Paul Service Steve Adorno

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Boogie Down Production

Boogie Down Productions

Boogie Down Productions are both pioneers of Gangsta and Political Rap. It's main MC, KRS-One, has had a successful career and remains active. Their influence on the Hip Hop genre and also their use of Jamaican Music in their Productions are still felt today. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: 9 mm goes bang, Remix for P is free, South Bronx and The Bridge is over

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

Background information
Origin	South Bronx, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1985-1992
Labels	B-Boy Records, Jive/RCA Records
Associated acts	Stop the Violence Movement,Heather B., Public Enemy, Juice Crew, Jungle Brothers,Ultramagnetic MCs, Ms. Melodie
Website	BDP MySpace
Past members	KRS-One Scott La Rock (deceased) D-Nice