Tribute Mondays: Naná Vasconcelos

Naná Vasconcelos (2 August 1944 – 9 March 2016)

Brazilian     Percussionist, Vocalist and Berimbau Player, Nana Vasconcelos, worked as a Percussionist for many Artists starting in 1967. He was also a member of Codona and released over two dozen Albums. He died from cancer in 2016. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Vasconcelos, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday:Africadeus (full Album)

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

Background information
Born	2 August 1944 Recife, Brazil
Died	9 March 2016 (aged 71) Recife, Brazil
Genres	Brazilian, jazz, world
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer, songwriter
Instruments	Percussion, berimbau, vocals
Years active	1973–2016
Associated acts	Pat Metheny

Soul and R&B Singers: J. J. Jackson

Jerome Louis Jackson (born April 8, 1941)

Soul and R&B Singer/Songwriter and Arranger, J. J. Jackson, wrote songs for Jimmy Witherspoon, The Shangri-Las and others,  before    branching  off into a successful solo career in the mid 1960's. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a  relaxing   Sunday: I dig girls, Boogaloo baby and But its all right

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._J._Jackson_(singer)

Background information
Birth name	Jerome Louis "J.J." Jackson
Born	April 8, 1941 Gillett, Arkansas
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter,arranger
Years active	1957 - present
Associated acts	Jack McDuff Jimmy Witherspoon The Shangri-Las

Jazz Greats: Woody Shaw

Woody Herman Shaw, Jr. (December 24, 1944 – May 10, 1989)

Trumpeter,  Flugelhornist,  Cornetist, Composer and Bandleader, Woody Shaw, was born with Photographic memory and perfect pitch. He was regarded for his innovative,  almost unnatural use of the Trumpet. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday:  Katrina Ballerina, If I were a bell and What is this thing called love

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Shaw

Background information
Birth name	Woody Herman Shaw, Jr.
Born	December 24, 1944 Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States
Origin	Newark, New Jersey, United States
Died	May 10, 1989 (aged 44) Manhattan, New York City, United States
Genres	Jazz, bebop, hard bop,post-bop, modal jazz,avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader, composer, educator
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn,cornet
Years active	1963–1989
Labels	Columbia, Muse, Elektra,Blue Note, Fantasy,Contemporary, Concord Music Group
Associated acts	Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner,Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Joe Henderson,Bobby Hutcherson,Horace Silver, Max Roach, Andrew Hill,Lionel Hampton, Chick Corea, Pharoah Sanders,Joe Zawinul, Jackie McLean, Dexter Gordon,Louis Hayes, Hank Mobley, Mal Waldron,Tyrone Washington,Larry Young

Dollar Brand

Abdullah Ibrahim (born Adolph Johannes Brand on 9 October 1934)

South African Pianist and Composer, Dollar Brand, worked in South Africa during the 1950's, he then moved to Europe in the 1960's and recorded Albums with Duke Ellington. He continued working into the 1970's in South Africa and then the US. He remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: African marketplace, Whoza  Mtwana,  and Mannenberg (or Capetown fringe)  

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

Background information
Birth name	Adolph Johannes Brand
Also known as	Dollar Brand
Born	9 October 1934 (age 82) Cape Town, South Africa
Genres	South African jazz,bebop, post-bop, folk
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, bandleader
Instruments	Piano, saxophone, cello
Years active	1955–present
Associated acts	Sathima Bea Benjamin,Jean Grae

Reggae Thursdays: Daddy Freddy

S. Frederick Small (born 1965)

Jamaican Ragga Vocalist, Daddy Freddy, scored hits in Jamaica in the 1980's and later broke the record as the world's fastest rapper in 1989. He has collaborated   with many local and   international Artists and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: We are the champions, Zoo party, Joker lover (with Pinchers) and Ragamuffin hip hop (with Asher D)

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

Background Information
Birth name	S. Frederick Small
Also known as	Daddy Freddy
Born	1965
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Raggamuffin
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1985–present
Labels	Chrysalis/EMI Records
Associated acts	The Bug

Hodges, James And Smith

Hodges, James And Smith

Hodges, James And Smith was a female trio that according to some sources, were suppose to be rivals to The Supremes. Though they were not huge they did manage a steady release of singles during the 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: I should stay, Sexy ways, Signal your intention and I (who have nothing)

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/693150-Hodges-James-And-Smith

Source 2: www.allmusic.com/artist/hodges-james-smith-mn0001728339

Background information
Name: Hodges, James And Smith  Origin: Detroit, US Members: Denita James, Jessica Smith and Pat Hodges Label: 20th Century Records, London Records

Hip Hop Tuesdays: DJ Divine and The Infinity Machine

DJ Divine and The Infinity Machine

DJ Divine

DJ Divine and The Infinity Machine was a group that began in the late 1970's. They were the touring Sound System for Afrika  Bambaata, Kurtis Blow and others. DJ Divine also worked with Spyder D and released a solo single. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Placin' the beat (Spyder D), Buck wheat's beat (Spyder D) and Get into the mix (DJ Divine)

Source: www.oldschoolhiphop.com/artists/emcees/djdivine.htm

Background information
Name: DJ Divine and The Infinity Machine Origin: Jamaica, Queens, New York, US Label: West End Records Years active: 1977-1985 Members: DJ Divine DJ Kendu Wildcat Rondu Reverend Will Def Jeff Freaky T MC Magic MC Bedrock Michael Goody