Dancehall /Reggae Thursdays: Junior Cat

Wayne Richard Maragh

Dancehall Deejay, Junior Cat, is the younger brother of Super Cat. He worked on the Kilmanjaro Sound System in 1987 and began his successful recording career that rolled into the 1990's. He took a break from music in 2003 and returned in 2013. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall /Reggae Thursday: Top dog, Would a let you go, Deportee! and Anerexol body (1987)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/230060-Junior-Cat

Background information
Name: Ricardo / Wayne Richard Maragh  Origin: Cockburn Pen, Kingston, Jamaica Label: VP Records, Jammy's Records

Female Vocal Groups: The Ritchie Family

The Ritchie Family

Female Vocal Group, The Ritchie Family, had a successful run during the Disco era. The Groups tenure was from 1975 - 1984 and consisted of 9 Albums and various hit Singles. Please take a listen here and have a Splendid Wednesday: Brazil (1975), I'll do my best (for you baby), Quiet village, Life is music (1977) and The best Disco in Town (1976)

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

Background Information
Also known as	Honey & The Bees
Origin	Philadelphia, United States
Genres	Disco
Years active	1975–1984
Labels	RCA
Associated acts	Jacques Morali
Members	Cassandra Wooten Cheryl Mason-Dorman Renee Guilory-Wearing
Past members	Gwendolyn Oliver Jacqui Smith-Lee Theodosia 'Dodie' Draher Ednah Holt Vera Brown Linda James

The Mills Blue Rhythm Band

The Mills Blue Rhythm Band

1930's Big Band, The Mills Blue Rhythm Band, originated in Harlem. They went through numerous name changes and also worked uncredited behind Louis Armstrong and were based at The Cotton Club. They recorded 150 Sides for numerous Labels (Brunswick, Columbia, Victor, all 7 ARC Labels and others). They scored hits but never attained prominence. The band disbanded in 1938; please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Minnie the Moocher (1931), Harlem heat, Ride Red Ride (with Lucky Millinder) and Truckin' (with Henry Red Allen 1935)

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

Background information
Also known as	Blue Rhythm Band, Blue Ribbon Band, Blue Rhythm Boys, The Blue Racketeers, Earl Jackson's Musical Champions, Earl Jackson and his Orchestra, Duke Wilson and his Ten Blackberries, King Carter's Royal Orchestra, Mills Music Masters, Harlem Hot Shots, Coconut Grove Orchestra
Origin	New York City
Genres	Jazz, swing
Years active	1930–1938
Labels	Brunswick,Columbia, Victor,Oriole, Perfect,Regal, Romeo,Banner, Melotone,Variety
Associated acts	Louis Armstrong,Lucky Millinder,Edgar Hayes

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Big Shug

Cary Guy

Hip Hop Artist and Actor, Big Shug, is a member of the Gang Starr Foundation Collective. He has been active since 1985. His career stalled due to his imprisonment, but he made a comeback in 1994 when he teamed up with Gang Starr. And after many guest appearances he began releasing solo efforts in the 2000's. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: FALA (with Gang Starr), The Malitia (with Gang Starr and Freddie Fox), Crush and Treat you better (1995)

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

Background information
Birth name	Cary Guy
Also known as	Cary Guy
Origin	Boston, Massachusetts,USA
Genres	East Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, Singer,actor
Years active	1985 - present
Labels	Babygrande Records/ Koch(former) Brick Records (current)
Associated acts	Gang Starr Foundation, Ed O.G., Sean Price,M.O.P., Blaq Poet,Spinz, Omega Red,M-Dot,Termanology,Avrex

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Ahmad

Ahmad Ali Lewis (born October 12, 1975)

Hip Hop Recording Artist, Songwriter, Motivational Speaker and Author, Ahmad, scored a hit in 1994 and then formed the Hip Hop fusion Band, 4th Avenue Jones. He attended the  Stanford University to study for a Bachelor Degree in Sociology and African studies. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: The Jones' and Back in the day

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_(rapper)

Background Information
Birth name	Ahmad Ali Lewis
Born	October 12, 1975(age 43)
Origin	Los Angeles,California, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Giant/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records,Interscope/Universal Records Loolalive/Gotee/EMI Records WeCLAP
Associated acts	4th Avenue Jones

Tribute Mondays: Blind Leroy Garnett

Leroy Roscoe Garnett (August 6, 1897 – January 3, 1933)

Boogie - Woogie and Ragtime Pianist and Songwriter, Blind Leroy Garnett, recorded music that was called Barrellhouse (Melodic treble work combined with a thunderous driving Boogie type Bass). He died of an Intracerebral Hemorrhage in 1933 at aged 35 years old. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Garnett, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Chain em down and Louisiana glide

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

Source 2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/blind-leroy-garnett-mn0000760265

Background Information
Birth name	Leroy Roscoe Garnett
Born	August 6, 1897 Indianapolis,Indiana, United States
Died	January 3, 1933(aged 35) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Boogie-woogie,ragtime
Occupation(s)	Pianist, songwriter
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1929–1930
Labels	Paramount Records

Tribute Mondays: Lurlean Hunter

Lurlean Hunter (born Dec. 1, 1919, Clarksdale, Mississippi, US - died Mar. 11, 1983 Kalamazoo, Michigan, US)

Singer, Lurlean Hunter, recorded for both RCA Victor and Atlantic Records during the late 1950's. Her Rhythm and Blues and Pop Records were backed by Jazz musicians and she was regarded for her stylistic traits. She died in 1983; thanks for your contribution Miss Hunter, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Blue and Sentimental and The song is you

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2485377-Lurlean-Hunter

Source 2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lurlean-hunter-mn0000207183/biography

Background information
Name: Lurleane Hunter  Born: Dec. 19, 1919 Died: Mar. 11, 1983 Origin: Clarksdale, Mississippi, US Label: RCA Victor, VIK, Atlantic, Calle Mayor