Linton Kwesi Johnson

Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ , born 24 August 1952)

Jamaican London based Dub Poet, Linton Kwesi Johnson, is renowned for his politically charged poems that are recited in Jamaican Patois over Dub-Reggae. He is the second living Poet to be published in the Penguin Modern Classics Series. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Forces of Victory (full Album) and Sonny's Lettah

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

Background information
Also known as	LKJ
Born	24 August 1952 (age 66) Chapelton, Jamaica
Genres	Dub poetry
Years active	1978–present

Jazz Greats: Ivie Anderson

Ivie Anderson (sometimes

Ivy ) (July 10, 1905 – December 28, 1949)

Ivie Anderson was a talented Jazz Singer that had great success during the 1930's. She recorded superb pieces with Duke Ellington, but left music in 1942, at 37 years old, due to poor health and died in 1949. Please take a listen here and have a fun-filled Saturday: All God's chillun got rhythm, It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing) and Stormy Weather

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

Background information
Birth name	Ivie Anderson
Also known as	Ivy Anderson
Born	July 10, 1905[1] Gilroy, California, United States[2]
Died	December 28, 1950(aged 46) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Associated acts	Duke Ellington

Keith Sweat

Keith Douglas Sweat (born July 22, 1961)

Singer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist (Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Drums), Record Producer, Actor and Radio Personality, Keith Sweat, is one of the early figures of the New Jack Swing Musical Movement. He has been active since 1975; first starting out as a member of the Group, Jamilah, before moving on to a solo career in 1984. The late 1980's saw him scoring a huge New Jack Swing hit (I want her) and he continued into the 1990's with several other hits. He discovered and Produced The Groups, Silk and Kut Klose during the 1990's and was a part of LSG (with Gerald Levert and Johnny Gill). He remains active; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: I want her, Nobody and Make it last forever

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

Background information
Birth name	Keith Douglas Sweat
Born	July 22, 1961 (age 57) Harlem, New York
Genres	Hip hop urban soul R&B new jack swing
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer actor radio personality rapper
Instruments	Vocals bass guitar keyboards drums
Years active	1975–present
Labels	KEIA Stadium Vintertainment Elektra Atco Rhino Kedar E1 RED Sony
Associated acts	LSG Kut Klose Silk Charlie Wilson Dru Hill Lisa Lopes Medina Lewis GQ Ol' Skool Teddy Riley

Dancehall/Reggae Thursdays: Lloyd Lovindeer

Lloyd Lovindeer (born c.1948)

Jamaican Dancehall Deejay, Lloyd Lovindeer, began his career in the Group, The Fabulous Flames, before moving on to a hit laden run that spanned the 1980's. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall/Reggae Thursdays: Babylon Boops, Pocomonia Day and Wild Gilbert

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

Background Information
Also known as	Lovindeer
Born	c.1948 Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Years active	1971–present
Labels	Ballistic, TSOJ
Associated acts	The Fabulous Flames

Skyy

Skyy

R&B Funk/Disco Band, Skyy, had moderate success in the 1970's, before moving on to score major hits in the early and then the late 1980's. They released numerous studio Albums with their last project being released in 1992. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Real love, Start of a romance and Call me

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyy_(band)

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/8405-Skyy

Background Information
Origin	New York, United States
Genres	R&B, funk, boogie
Labels	SalSoul, Capitol, Atlantic
Past members	Solomon Roberts, Jr. Anibal "Butch" Sierra Gerald Lebon Tommy McConnell Larry Greenberg Denise Dunning Wilkinson Bonnie Dunning Williams Delores Dunning Milligan

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Uncle Jamm's Army

Uncle Jamm's Army

Influential Electro, Old School and West Coast Hip Hop Group, Uncle Jamm's Army, helped with creation of the Electro Scene in the West Coast during the late 1970's. They were also the launching pad for the careers of Egyptian Lover, Ice T, DJ Pooh and others. The Group disbanded in the late 1980's. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: What's Your Sign, Dial-a-Freak and Yes, Yes, Yes

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Jamm's_Army

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/13896-Uncle-Jamms-Army

Background Information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	West Coast hip hop, Old-school hip hop, Electro
Years active	1980–1988
Labels	Dunk Yer Funk Freak Beat
Associated acts	World Class Wreckin' Cru
Past members	Egyptian Lover, Ice-T, DJ Pooh, The Unknown DJ, DJ Bobcat, Arabian Prince, Frost

Tribute Mondays: Dick Vance

Dick Vance (November 28, 1915 - July 1, 1985)

Jazz Trumpeter, Dick Vance, played Trumpet and Sang in many Bands led by Jazz Greats (Lil Armstrong, Chick Webb, Fletcher Henderson and others. During the 1940's he was featured in Orchestras and also arranged pieces for Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and others. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Vance, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Sonny Stitt & The Top Brass (full Album) and Like Basie (Paul Quinichette)

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

Background information
Name: Dick Vance  Born: Nov. 28, 1915 Died: Jul. 01,1985 Origin: Mayfield, Kentucky, US Occupation: Trumpeter  Genre: Jazz Years active: 1930's - 1960's