Hip Hop Tuesdays: Solé

Tonya Michelle Johnston (born July 17, 1973)

Female Rapper, Solé, has been active since 1993 and scored hits in 1999 on JT Money's single "Who Dat" and on her own Album's Single. She continued on mostly has a featured Artist and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Who Dat (with JT Money), Baby (with Before Dark) and 4,5,6 (ft. JT Money and Kandi)

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

Background information
Birth name	Tonya Michelle Johnston
Also known as	Mrssole
Born	July 17, 1973(age 46) Kansas City,Missouri, U.S.
Genres	Hip Hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, songwriter, actress
Years active	1993–present
Labels	DreamWorks Interscope Universal
Associated acts	JT Money, 504 Boyz, Kane & Abel,Ginuwine, Tech N9ne

Tribute Mondays: Perry Bradford

Perry Bradford (Feb. 14, 1893, Montgomery, Alabama, US – Apr. 20, 1970, New York City, US)

Composer, Songwriter, Dancer and Vaudeville performer, Perry Bradford, began his career in 1906 in Minstrel shows and moved on to solo Pianist work in 1909. He is regarded for bringing African American musical characteristics to recorded music. He worked with Alberta Hunter and Mamie Smith, enabling the latter's first recording session in 1920, which was the first time that a African American Blues Singer appeared on record. His career was derailed by the Great Depression, but his legacy has since gained some recognition. He died in 1970; thanks for your contribution Mr. Bradford, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: My sweetie went away and Crazy Blues (1920 Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds)

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

Background information
Name: Perry Bradford  Born: Feb. 14, 1893 Died: Apr. 20, 1970 Origin: Montgomery, Alabama, US

Kathleen Battle

Kathleen Deanna Battle (born August 13, 1948)

Operatic Soprano, Kathleen Battle, is regarded for her tone and distinctive vocal range. Her career began in the 1970's and evolved into Coloratura Soprano roles in the 1980's and 1990's. She also worked as a Music Teacher in the early 1970's. She remains active ; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Das Veilcher, Bachianas (with Christopher Parkening) and Zerbinetta's Monologue

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

Background information
Name: Kathleen Deanna Battle  Born: Aug. 13, 1948 Origin: Portsmouth, Ohio, US Years active: 1970's - present

Jazz Greats: Bingie Madison

Tribute Bingie Madison (1902–1978)

Jazz Clarinetist, Tenor Saxophonist and Bandleader, Bingie Madison, started out in 1921 and continued into the 1930's as a sideman. He led the Mills Blue Rhythm Band in 1930 and was featured in numerous Bands (as well as leading a few) into the 1960's. He died in 1978; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Papa De-Da-De {King Oliver & his Orchestra}, Yes yes (my baby said yes) {Mills Blue Rhythm Band} and Savage Rhythm {Mills Blue Rhythm Band 1931}

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/313144-Bingie-Madison

Clarence Williams' Jazz Kings

Bingie Madison
Born	1902
Origin	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Died	1978 (aged 75–76)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Instrumentalist
Instruments	Clarinet, tenor saxophone, piano

Joe Perkins (Soul Singer)

Joe Perkins

Soul Singer, Joe Perkins, released songs that contained the technique called "Eeefin" as a main part of their compositions and was also a part of early Soul music. He reportedly drowned in the Cumberland River. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: I'm not gonna leave, Wrapped up in your love, Until you were gone, I know what you're up to, Uncle Eeep and Little Eeefin Annie with Jimmie Riddle (1963)

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1198051-Joe-Perkins

Background information
Name: Joe Perkins  Origin: US Label: Sound Stage 7, Sharon, Chris Records, Plush Records

Lovers Rock / Reggae Thursdays: Louisa Mark

Louisa Lynthia Mark (11 Jan. 1960 – 17 Oct. 2009)

British Lovers Rock Singer, Louisa Mark, was mostly active during the 1970's and was regarded for recording and releasing the first Lovers Rock Single. She left music to attend school and returned to recording after a while in the 1980's. She died in 2009 in Gambia of poisoning. Please take a listen here and Happy Lovers Rock / Reggae Thursday: All my loving, Keep it like it is, Mum and Dad and Caught you in a lie

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

Background information
Birth name	Louisa Lynthia Mark
Born	11 January 1960 Kensal Green,London, England
Died	17 October 2009(aged 49) Gambia
Genres	Lovers rock
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1975–2009
Labels	Bushays

The Clark Sisters

The Clark Sisters

Gospel Vocal Group, The Clark Sisters, consists of 5 sisters that began their run in 1966. They helped to bring Gospel music to the mainstream and are pioneers of Contemporary Gospel. All their recordings were written, arranged, conducted and produced by Group member Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark. They scored numerous hits and sold millions of Records. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Is my living in vain, Hallelujah, Expect your miracle, The darkest hour is just before the day and You brought the sunshine

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

The Clark Sisters
Also known as	The Dynamic Clark Sisters (1980)
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Gospel Urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)	Singers
Instruments	Vocals, organ,piano, drums
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Billmo, Sound Of Gospel,Westbound/Elektra,Rejoice/Word,Sparrow, EMI Gospel Karew Records
Associated acts	Mattie Moss Clark,Kierra "Kiki" Sheard,J Moss
Members	Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark-Terrell(1966–present) Jacky Clark Chisholm (1966–present) Dorinda Clark-Cole(1966–present) Karen Clark Sheard(1966–present)
Past members	Denise Clark Bradford (1966–1986)