Hip Hop Tuesday: Dru Down

Danyle Robinson (born September 14, 1969)

California Rapper and Actor, Dru Down, has being active in the Hip Hop genre since 1988. His catalog includes collaborations with many Bay Area Rappers and also solo efforts. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Pimp of the year, Ice cream man and Can you feel me

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

Background Information
Birth name	Darnel Robinson
Born	September 14, 1969(age 47)
Origin	Oakland, California
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, actor
Years active	1988–present
Labels	C-Note Records Relativity Records Pimp On Records
Associated acts	2pac, The Regime, Luniz,Mac Dre

Tribute Mondays: Jimmy Preston

James Alfred Smith Preston (Augustus's 18, 1913–December 17, 1984)

R&B Bandleader, Alto Saxophonist, Drummer and Singer, Jimmy Preston, was a main force behind early Rock and Roll. He scored a few hits from  1945 to 1952 and then left the industry to become a Reverend; he died in 1984. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Preston, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Oh babe, Hucklebuck daddy, Chop suey Louie, Do the bump and Rock the joint

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

Background information
	Name: James Alfred Smith Preston  Born: Aug 18, 1913 Died: Dec 17, 1984 Origin: Chester, Philadelphia, US Label: Gotham Records

Leroy Foster

"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 – May 26, 1958)

Blues Singer, Drummer and Guitarist, Leroy Foster, was instrumental in developing the post war Chicago Electric Blues sound. He also worked extensively with Muddy Waters and other notables. He died of an heart attack at aged 35 years old. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday:  Locked out boogie, Red headed woman, Take a little walk with me,  Moonshine Blues and Rollin' and tumblin'

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

Background Information
Also known as	Baby Face Leroy, Baby Face
Born	February 1, 1923 Algoma, Mississippi, United States
Died	May 26, 1958 (aged 35) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active	1946–1958
Associated acts	Muddy Waters, Sunnyland Slim, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers

Jazz Greats: Eddie South

Eddie South (Louisiana, Missouri , November 27, 1904 – April 25, 1962)

Jazz Violinist, Eddie South, was a violin prodigy that turned to the Jazz Genre due to lack of work offered to black musicians of his day. He added Hungarian Folk music and Roma music influences to Jazz and also worked with many Jazz Orchestras. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Black gypsy, LA Rosita, Two guitars (with his Alabamians) and Fiddle Blues

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

Background information
Name : Eddie South Born: Nov. 27, 2017 Died: Apr. 25, 2017 Label: Chess Records

Andrew Tibbs

Melvin Andrew Grayson (February 2, 1929 – May 5, 1991)

Electric and Urban Blues Singer/Songwriter, Andrew Tibbs, scored a controversial hit in the 1940's and had subsequent releases on various Labels (Chess Label, Savoy, Peacock Records and others). He died in 1991; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Bilbo Is Dead, Stone hearted woman, I Feel Like Crying and Rock Savoy Rock

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

Background Information
Birth name	Melvin Andrew Grayson
Born	February 2, 1929 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Died	May 5, 1991 (aged 62) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Electric blues, urban blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	Late 1940s–1991
Labels	Various

Reggae Thursdays/Dancehall: Daddy Lizard

Junior Bryan

Daddy Lizard worked as a DJ on many Sound Systems (Rambo International, Metro Media, Stone Love, Inner City and others) during the mid 1980's, before launching a successful solo career and working with major Producers of late 1980's dancehall music. He remains active, mostly Producing other Artist. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae /Dancehall Thursday: Jump spread out (with Flourgon), A fi fly out, Dibi dibi girl, Run gal run and Take you to the dance

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/387752-Daddy-Lizard

Background information
Name: Junior Bryan Origin: Kingston, Jamaica Labels: Digital-B, Jammy's, Steely & Clevie Records, Techniques, Greensleeves and others

R&B and Jazz Groups: Pieces Of A Dream (band)

Pieces of a Dream (band)

R&B and Jazz Group, Pieces of a Dream, started in 1976 and had chart success in 1983. They continue to perform; please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Warm weather and Fo-fi-fo

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

Background Information
Origin	Philadelphia, United States
Genres	Jazz fusion   Funk   R&B
Years active	1976–present
Labels	Heads Up International
Website	http://www.piecesofadream.net
Members	James Lloyd Curtis Harmon
Past members	Tracy Hamlin Cedric Napoleon Bob Baldwin Ron Kerber Eddie Baccus Jr. Michael Antonio Thornton Norwood Young Benjie Porecki Cherie Mitchell