Reggae/Ska Thursdays: Eric "Monty" Morris

Eric "Monty" Morris (born c.1942)

Ska Pioneer, Eric  "Monty" Morris, is a Jamaican singer that helped to lay the foundations of the Ska  genre. After leading the Skatalites, he went on to a major successful career and continues to perform. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae / Ska Thursday: Oil in my lamp, Say what your saying, Lena Bella, Penny reel, Sammy Dead oh and Humpty Dumpty

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_%22Monty%22_Morris

Background information
Name: Eric Morris Born: 1952 Genre: Ska Origin: Trench Town, Kingston,                Jamaica

The Flirtations (previously The Gypsies)

The Flirtations (previously The Gypsies)

South Carolina Girl Group, The Flirtations, started out as The Gypsies, scoring a few lukewarm hits, before a name change that also brought memorable releases that are revered on the Northern Soul scene. They continue to perform: please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Little darling (I need you) What's good about goodbye my love, Change my darkness into light, Back on my feet again and Nothing but a heartache

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flirtations_(R%26B_musical_group)

Background Information
Also known as	The Gypsies
Origin	South Carolina, United States
Genres	Rhythm and blues, soul
Years active	1960–present
Labels	Burbank Records, Old Town Records, Josie, Deram, Centre City Records
Website	http://theflirtations.uk
Members	Ernestine Pearce Shirley Pearce Viola Billups
Past members	Leslie Johnson Betty Pearce Loretta Noble

Hip Hop Tuesdays: MC Luscious

Rosalyn McCall (Miami, Florida, US)

Bass Music Artist, MC Luscious scored a hit in 1990 with the answer record to the song " Boom! I got your girlfriend ". Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Pump it and Boom! I got your boyfriend

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

Background information
Name: Rosalyn McCall Origin: Miami, Florida

Tribute Mondays: Viola Wills

Viola Mae Wilkerson (December 30, 1939 – May 6, 2009) 

Viola Willis began her career at aged 26 after being discovered by Barry White. The mother of six at the time, toured with many Artist (Smokey Robinson, Joe Cocker and others) as a Backing Vocalist, before embarking on a successful solo career. Thanks for your contribution Ms Wilkerson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Both side now, Gonna get along without year now, Sweetback, Stormy weather and If you could read my mind

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

Background Information
Birth name	Viola Mae Wilkerson
Born	December 30, 1939[1] Watts, Los Angeles, California, United States
Died	May 6, 2009 (aged 69)[1] Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Genres	Funk, disco, dance
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1965–2009
Labels	High Fashion Music

Howard Johnson ( Tuba Player)

Howard Lewis Johnson (born August 7, 1941 in Montgomery, Alabama, US)

Jazz Tuba and Baritone Saxophone Player, Howard Johnson, worked as a sideman starting in the 1960's. He also released a few projects as a  Bandleader. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Liner Note Legends #5: Howard Johnson

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Johnson_(jazz_musician)

Background information
Born	August 7, 1941 Montgomery, Alabama
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Jazz musician
Instruments	Tuba, baritone saxophone, various instruments

Jazz Greats: Art Farmer

Arthur Stewart " Art " Farmer (August 21, 1928 – October 4, 1999)

Jazz Trumpeter and Flugelhorn Player, Art Farmer, was one of the first Jazz Musicians to popularize the Flugelhorn as a soloist instrument. His body of work that  ended in the 1990's are regarded among many. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Killer Joe, Whisper not, Soulsides and Farmer's market

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

Background information
Birth name	Arthur Stewart Farmer
Born	August 21, 1928 Council Bluffs, Iowa, US
Died	October 4, 1999 (aged 71) New York City, New York, US
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn, flumpet
Years active	1940s–1999
Associated acts	Benny Golson, Gigi Gryce, Jim Hall, the Jazztet, Clifford Jordan, Gerry Mulligan,Horace Silver

Shannon

Shannon Brenda Greene (born May 2, 1963)

High Energy and Dance Pop Singer/Songwriter, Shannon, is regarded as a forerunner of Freestyle Music, which she helped to establish with her dance hits. She remains active on tours; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Do you wanna get away, Sweet somebody, My hearts divided, Stop the noise, Give me tonight and Let the music play

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_(singer)

Background Information
Birth name	Shannon Brenda Greene
Born	May 2, 1963 (age 53) Washington, D.C., United States[1]
Genres	Freestyle, electronic, post-disco, Hi-NRG
Occupation(s)	Recording artist
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Emergency Mirage Atlantic