Funk Groups and One Hit Wonders: Black Heat

Black Heat

One hit wonder Group, Black Heat, was a short lived Funk ensemble that released three albums from 1972 - 1975, and then exited the Industry. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: No time to burn

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

Background information
Band Name: Black Heat Members: King Raymond Green, Johnell Gray, Bradley Owens, Chip Jones, Esco Cromer, Ray Thompson, Rodney Edwards, Ken Carroll  Guest Musicians: Ralph Macdonald, David Newman Label: Atlantic Records

Hip Hop Tuesdays: MC Solaar

Claude M'Barali (born Mar. 5, 1969)

France based Rapper, MC Solaar, is regarded for his flow and lyrics, albiet they are in French. He continues to gain international recognition Please take a listen here and have a Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Bouge de la (get out of here), Leve-toi et rap, Les colonies, Cinquieme as and Caroline

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

Background information
Birth name	Claude M'Barali
Born	5 March 1969 (age 47) Dakar, Senegal
Origin	Chad
Genres	French hip hop, jazz-rap
Years active	1990–2010
Labels	Phonogram, Elektra

Tribute Mondays: Willie Nix

Willie Nix (August 6, 1922 – July 8, 1991)

Chicago Blues Singer, Guitarist and Drummer, Willie Nix, is regarded for his 1950's efforts, but his career started in the 1940's when he began as a Tap Dancer in Minstrel shows and eventually performed on Radio shows with other notables ( Willie Love, Joe Willie Wilkins and Sonny Boy Williamson ll). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Nix you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Baker shop boogie, Lonesome bedroom blues, Try me one more time and Nervous wreck

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

Background Information
Also known as	The Memphis Blues Boy[1]
Born	August 6, 1922 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Died	July 8, 1991 (aged 68) Leland, Mississippi, United States
Genres	Memphis blues, Chicago blues, electric blues[2]
Occupation(s)	Singer, guitarist, drummer
Years active	1940s–1970s

R&B Soul Singers / Songwriters: Jaibi

Joan Carol Pulliam (February 6, 1943 - September 4, 1984)

R&B and Soul Singer/Songwriter, Jaibi, had a four years career during the 1960's that included a few unsuccessful recordings. Her work has become regarded by Deep Soul enthusiast since the 1990's. She later became a highly respected Computer Programmer for IBM, etc., after leaving the industry. She died from leukemia in 1984. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: What good am I, My life is no better, It was like a nightmare and You got me

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

Background information
Birth name	Joan Carol Pulliam
Also known as	Joan Bates Joan Banks Joan Pulliam Myer
Born	February 6, 1943
Died	September 4, 1984(aged 41) New York, US
Genres	R&B, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Years active	1964–1968
Labels	Kapp Records
Associated acts	The Pleasures Larry Banks

Jazz Greats : Benny Golson

Benny Golson (born January 25, 1929)

Bebop/Hard Bop Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Composer and arranger, Benny Golson, has composed numerous Jazz standards, Co-arranged with many greats, recorded solo efforts and also wrote music for many television shows (M*A*S*H, The Partridge Family, Mission Impossible, etc.). Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: I remember Clifford, Stablemates, Along came Betty, Are you real, Killer Joe and Something in b flat

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

Background information
Born	January 25, 1929 (age 87) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,United States
Genres	Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist
Instruments	Tenor saxophone

Julia Mae Price

Julia Mae Price

The late Julia Mae Price was a former member of The Caravans and The Davis Sisters. She had solo success after releasing her first solo effort in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Jesus is the best thing

Background information
Name: Julia Mae Price Associated Acts: The Caravans and The Davis Sisters

Reggae Thursdays: The Immortals

The Immortals

Roots Reggae Group, The Immortals, had a steady flow of Single releases on various labels during the 1970's. Information on their current status are not available. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Bongo Jah (with Ansel Collins),  Can't keep a good man down, House is not a home and Babylon

Background information
Band Name: The Immortals Origin: Jamaica Members: Max Bowman, Mike Johnson, Val Heron Label: Don 1, Amalgamated Records, Road Records, Rockers, Hungry Town, Not on label