Ska/Reggae Thursdays: Folkes Brothers

Folkes Brothers

Jamaican Ska Group, the Folkes Brothers, are mostly remembered for their 1961 single 'Oh Carolina'. The Group consists of 3 Brothers and they worked mostly with Prince Buster during the 1960's. They released an Album in 2011; Please take a listen here and Happy ska /Reggae Thursday: Oh Carolina

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

Background information
Name : The Folkes Brothers  Origin :Jamaica Members: John Folkes, Mico Folkes and Junior Folkes

Vocal Groups: Little Sister

Little Sister

All Female Vocal Harmony Group, Little Sister, were background vocalists  to Sly and the Family Stone. They began as the Gospel Group, the Heavenly Tones in the 1960's, before becoming Little Sister. The Group disbanded in 1975; please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Somebody's watching, ing you, He's alright and You're the one

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

Background information
Origin	United States
Genres	Funk, psychedelic soul
Labels	Stone Flower
Associated acts		Sly & the Family Stone

Members : Vet Stewart, Elva 'Tiny' Morton, Mary McCreary and Lucy Hambick

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Blac Monks

Blac Monks

Southern Hip Hop Group, Blac Monks, was active from 1993 to 1998 and released 2 Albums. They disbanded after their final Album was released. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Buddha nature and Secrets of the Hidden Temple

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

Source  2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/330866-Blac-Monks

Background Information
Origin	Houston, Texas.U.S.
Genres	Southern hip hop
Years active	1993–1998
Labels	Rap-A-Lot Records
Past members	AWOL D.A. Assata Raheem 3-2 (deceased)

Tribute Mondays: Hazel Scott

Hazel Dorothy Scott (June 11, 1920 – October 2, 1981)

Trinidadian Born Jazz and Classical Pianist, Singer and  Civil Rights activist, Hazel Scott was given a Scholarship to study at the Juilliard School at aged 8 years old and had prominence as a Jazz Singer during the 1930's and 1940's. She had her own TV show in 1950, the first by a Black person. She appeared in several films and was a main figure in the fight for the rights of Black performers in Hollywood and other venues and helped to change the type of roles offered to people of Color. Her career was derailed in the McCarthy era and she lived in Paris after being Blacklisted. Thanks for your contribution Miss Scott, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: A Foggy Day, Great Scott! (full Album 1947) and Takin' a chance

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/313080-Hazel-Scott

Background Information
Born	Hazel Dorothy Scott June 11, 1920 Port of Spain,Trinidad and Tobago
Died	October 2, 1981(aged 61) Mount Sinai Medical Center,New York City, New York, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (married 1945-1960) Ezio Bedin (married 1961-?)

Gospel Singers: Tramaine Hawkins

Tramaine Hawkins (born

Tramaine Aunzola Davis on October 11, 1951)

Multi Award winning (Grammy, Dove and Stellar) Gospel Music Singer, Tramaine Hawkins, began her career as a member of Little  Sister, and also worked with The Edwin Hawkins Singers. She had a great run as a Solo Artist during the 1980's. She remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Highway and Jesus Christ Is the way

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

Background information
Birth name	Tramaine Aunzola Davis
Born	October 11, 1951(age 66) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres	Christian,contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Light, A&M,Sparrow/Capitol,Columbia, EMI Gospel,GospoCentric
Associated acts	Walter Hawkins,Edwin Hawkins, The Hawkins Family

Jazz Greats: Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune (born May 19, 1939)

Jazz Saxophonist (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone), Clarinetist and Flute Player, Sonny Fortune, worked with Miles Davis, Nat Adderley and others during the 1970's as a Sideman on numerous Albums. And was also an avid live performer during that era. His bulk of Bandleader efforts were concentrated in the 1970's and 1990's. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Sound of silence, Trip on the Strip and Long before our mother's cried

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

Background information
Birth name	Cornelius Fortune
Born	May 19, 1939(age 79) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S
Genres	Jazz, free jazz, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone, flute, clarinet
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Prestige, Strata-East, Horizon,Atlantic, Blue Note