Tribute Mondays: Reverend Charles Albert Tindley

Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley (July 7, 1851 – July 26, 1933)

Methodist Minister and Gospel Music Composer, Reverend Charles Albert Tindley, was Self Educated; he learned Hebrew and Greek during a Correspondence Course and eventually a Doctorate.  He Composed many Gospel Hymns and is also one of the Founding Fathers of American Gospel Music. He died in 1933; thanks for your contribution Mr. Tindley, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there (Grace Thrillers)

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

Born	Charles Tindley July 7, 1851 Berlin, Maryland, United States
Died	July 26, 1933(aged 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U. S.
Nationality	American
Education	self-educated
Occupation	minister, composer
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Spouse(s)	Daisy Henry

Irene Reid

Irene Reid (September 23, 1930 – January 4, 2008)

Jazz Singer, Irene Reid, began her career in 1947, when she won a amateur contest at the Apollo Theater and held the title for 5 straight weeks. She performed regularly during a 2 year stint at the Savoy Ballroom, worked with Count Basie, performed in a Broadway Musical and released Albums starting in 1963. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I wonder where our is gone and  Save your love for me (1968)

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/507251-Irene-Reid

Background information
Name: Irene Reid  Born: Sept. 23, 1930 Died: Jan 04, 2008 Origin: Savannah, Georgia, US Label: Verve, Barry

Jazz Greats: Anthony Braxton

Anthony Braxton (born June 4, 1945)

Composer and Multi-instrumentalist (Saxophone, Clarinets, Flute and Piano), Anthony Braxton, has released over 100 Albums since the 1960's. He taught at Mills College and was also a Professor of Music at Wesleyan University. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: For Alto (1969 full Album)

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

Background information
Born	June 4, 1945(age 73) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Avant-garde jazz,free jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, educator
Instruments	Saxophones, clarinets, flute, piano
Years active	1968–present
Labels	Delmark, Arista,Hathut, Black Saint,Music & Arts,Antilles, Leo, CIMP
Associated acts	AACM, Creative Construction Company, Circle,Dave Holland,George Lewis,Kenny Wheeler,Marilyn Crispell,Mark Dresser, Gerry Hemingway
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Gospel Hymn Writers: Louise Shropshire

Louise Shropshire (February 15, 1913 – November 26, 1993)

Louise Shropshire was a Composer of Hyms and a Choir Director that worked regularly with Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey. She also worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King in the Civil Rights Movement. She died penniless in 1993, due to the  exhausting of her financial resources to help others. There are a few videos that really represents her work  on YouTube. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: I'm trying my best to get home to see my Jesus (Truzella McClain and the Revelation Baptist Church Choir.Musical Direction by Rev. Mother Louise Shropshire) 

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

Born	Louise Jarrett 15 February 1913 Coffee County, Alabama, U.S.
Died	November 26, 1993(aged 80)
Nationality	American
Occupation	African American composer of hymns

Dancehall / Reggae Thursdays: Lady G

Janice Fyffe (born 7 May 1968)

Dancehall and Reggae Deejay, Lady G, had a great tenure during the 1980's  as one of the premier Female Dancehall performers of the era. She continued on scoring hits into the 1990's and 2000's and continues to tour. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall /Reggae Thursday: Man a bad man, Round table talk (with Papa San) and Nuff Respect

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

Background information
Birth name	Janice Fyffe
Born	May 7, 1968(age 50) Spanish Town,Jamaica
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Dancehall, reggae

Fisk Jubilee Singers

Fisk Jubilee Singers

African American a Cappella Ensemble, Fisk Jubilee Singers, began in 1871 as a source for raising funds for Fisk University. They toured the US and Europe during the 1870's and raised $60,000 in  America and $150,000 in Europe for the Fisk University which was almost bankrupt. Later incarnations of the Ensemble went on to Record Library of Congress regarded pieces. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (1909)

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

Background information
Name: Fisk Jubilee Singers  Origin: US Original members Isaac Dickerson, Ben Holmes, Greene Evans, Thomas Rutling, Ella Sheppard, Maggie L. Porter , Minnie Tate, Jennie Jackson and Eliza Walker

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Totally Insane

Totally Insane

California Hip Hop Group, Totally Insane, worked between 1991 and 1995 releasing Albums and Singles that became favorites. The Group s last  output was in 2001; they disbanded in 2009. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Backstreet Life (full album) and No more Mr. Nice Guy

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/332491-Totally-Insane

Background information
Also known as	TI
Origin	East Palo Alto, California
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1991–2009
Labels	In-a-Minute Records, Felonious Records
Associated acts	RBL Posse, Andre Nickatina, 11/5,Rappin' 4-Tay
Members	Mac-10 Ad Kapone Scoot Dogg