Spencer Wiggins

Spencer Wiggins (born January 8, 1942)

Soul and Gospel Singer, Spencer Wiggins, is a "Deep Soul" performer that had a career filled with label switches and non charting singles. He has gained some recognition in his latter years, but remains an almost unknown figure of the Soul Genre. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Soul City U.S.A., Double lovin', Uptight good woman and I never loved a woman (the way that I loved you)

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

Background Information
Born	January 8, 1942  Memphis, Tennessee,United States
Genres	Soul, gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	c.1960-1973, since 1999
Labels	Goldwax, Fame, Pama, Tavette, Vivid Sound

Mento/Reggae Thursdays: Stanley and the Turbines

Stanley and the Turbines

Stanley Beckford (1942–2007)

Stanley and the Turbines were led by Jamaican Mento Singer/Songwriter, Stanley Beckford. They scored several hits and also won the Jamaica Independence Festival Song Competition. Stanley Beckford died in 2007; please take a listen here and Happy Mento/Reggae Thursday: Soldering (Starlites), Come sing with me,  Browngal and Leave my Kisiloo

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Beckford

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/750977-Stanley-And-The-Turbines

Name: Stanley and the Turbines

Members: Stanley Beckford, Mystic Bowie

Label: Charly Records, Tuff Gong Caribbean Distributors, LP, Dynamic Sounds

Background Information
Birth name	Stanley Beckford
Born	17 February 1942 Portland, Jamaica
Died	30 March 2007 (aged 65) Riversdale, St.Catherine, Jamaica
Genres	Mento, Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter,
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1970s–1990s
Associated acts	The Starlights Stanley and the Turbines The Astronauts

The Funk Brothers

The Funk Brothers

Detroit based Session Musicians, The Funk Brothers, were behind the sound of Motown Records from 1959 to 1972. Their repertoire included the Soul,  Funk and R&B Genres, but they were only allowed to perform their own recordings under the name, Earl Van Dyke and the Soul Brothers and were unknowns in the eyes of music fans. They disbanded in 1972 after Motown moved to LA from Detroit. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday:  Six by six (Earl Van Dyke and the Soul Brothers)

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

Background Information
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres	Soul, funk, R&B
Years active	1959–1972
Labels	Motown
Associated acts	The Miracles, the Temptations, the Supremes,Martha and the Vandellas,the Marvelettes, Marvin Gaye, the Contours, the Jackson 5, the Four Tops,the Spinners, the Originals,the Andantes
Members	NARAS membership Richard "Pistol" Allen Jack Ashford Bob Babbitt Benny Benjamin Eddie "Bongo" Brown Johnny Griffith Joe Hunter James Jamerson Uriel Jones Joe Messina Earl Van Dyke Robert White Eddie Willis

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Conscious Daughters

The Conscious Daughters

Female Bay Area Duo, The Conscious Daughters, scored a hit single in 1994 and continued on with additional Albums, collaborations and television spots. Duo member, Karryl "Special One" Smith, was found dead in 2011; the cause of death revealed that  blood clots had reached her lungs. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: We Roll deep and Somethin' to ride to (Fonky expedition)

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

Background Information
Origin	East Oakland, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1985–2001, 2007–2011
Labels	Scarface Records/Priority, Guerilla Funk Records/EMI Llerrad Music Group
Associated acts	Paris, Public Enemy, Thug Life
Website	http://www.llerradmusic.com/
Past members	Carla "CMG" Green Karryl "Special One" Smith (deceased)

Tribute Mondays: Phineas Newborn Jr.

Phineas Newborn Jr. (Dec. 14, 1931 – May 26, 1989)

Jazz Pianist, Phineas Newborn Jr., released highly regarded pieces in a career that spanned tenures in various Bands to Solo efforts dating back to 1947. He worked extensively with Sun Records, B.B. King and others. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Newborn, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Dahoud, Sugar Ray and Harlem Blues

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

Background information
Born	December 14, 1931 Whiteville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	May 26, 1989 (aged 57) Memphis, Tennessee
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano
Associated acts	Lionel Hampton Charles Mingus B. B. King Jackie Brenston

G. C. Cameron

George Curtis Cameron (born Sept. 21, 1945, Jackson, Mississippi )

Soul and R&B Singer, G.C. Cameron, was a member of both The Spinners and The Temptations and also had a great Solo career. He is regarded for imitating vocalist like Smokey Robinson, The Isley Brothers, etc. and also for his original vocal stylings heard on The Spinners' "Its a shame". Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Love don't love nobody, (Don't wanna) play pajama games, No matter where, Come get this thing and It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._C._Cameron

Background information
Name: George Curtis Cameron Born: Sept. 21, 1945 Origin: Jackson, Mississippi, US