Worl-A-Girl

Worl-A-Girl

Hip Hop and R&B influenced Reggae Group, Worl-A-Girl, began in 1991 and gained recognition for their contribution to the Cool Runnings Movie Soundtrack. They released 2 Albums and then faded. Group member Charmaine left Worl-A-Girl in 1995 and went on to do Gospel Music. There is no information available about their current status. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: No gunshot, X-Amount, No woman no cry, Back to school and Jamaican Bobsledding Chant

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worl-A-Girl

Background information
Name: Worl-A-Girl  Origin: US Label: Columbia, EastWest Japan  Members: Charmaine (Charmaine DaCosta), Miss Linda (Linda Scott?), Sabrina (Sabrina Cohen?) and Sensi (Angela Wilks?)

Dancehall /Reggae Thursdays: Frankie Paul

Paul Blake (19 October 1965 – 18 May 2017)

Jamaican Dancehall Reggae Artist, Frankie Paul, was born blind but had his sight partially restored through surgery as a child. He recorded for numerous Producers and released several Albums a year during the 1980's. He is remembered for his much loved Singles and his unique vocals. He died in 2017; please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall /Reggae Thursday: Sarah, Worries in the dance, Cassanova, Head to toe, Alesha and I know the score

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

Background information
Birth name	Paul Blake
Born	19 October 1965 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	18 May 2017(aged 51) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall,lovers rock
Years active	1980–2017
Labels	VP, Jammy's, RAS

Rotary Connection

Rotary Connection

Psychedelic Soul Band, Rotary Connection, was active between 1966 and 1974. They worked as a Backing Studio Band for Muddy Waters and also released their own material. Much loved Singer, Minnie Riperton was a member of this Band, which had a multi-racial ensemble. Their material were destroyed in the 2008 Universal fire. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Memory Band, Turn me on, Lady Jane and Tales of brave Ulysses

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

Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Psychedelic soul   psychedelic rock   blues   jazz fusion
Years active	1966–1974
Labels	Chess   Cadet
Associated acts	Muddy Waters,Howlin' Wolf, Chuck D, The Roots
Past members	Minnie Riperton Phil Upchurch Mitch Aliotta Sidney Barnes Bobby Simms Charles Stepney Kenny Venegas Tom Donlinger Jim Donlinger Jim Nyeholt Judy Hauff Shirley Wahls Jon Stocklin

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Us Girls

Us Girls

*The only photo available 

Hip Hop Group, Us Girls, is mostly remembered for their appearance in the film, Beat Street. Sha-Rock was a member of Funky Four + 1, Lisa Lee worked with Afrika Bambaata Zulu Nation Cosmic Force and Debbie Dee was a part of DJ Patty Duke & the Jazzy 5 MCs and also had a solo run. All three members have made an significant impact on the Hip Hop Genre. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: The New York City Breakers

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/97416-Us-Girls

Background information
Name: Us Girls  Origin: US Members: Sha-Rock, Lisa Lee and Debbie Dee

Tribute Mondays: Hank Crawford

Bennie Ross "Hank" Crawford, Jr. (Dec. 21, 1934 – Jan. 29, 2009)

R&B, Hard Bop, Jazz Funk, Soul Jazz Alto Saxophonist, Arranger and Songwriter, Hank Crawford, had a solo career that included much loved Albums. He studied music theory and composition at Tennessee State University in the 1950's and went on to lead his own Quartet before working as a Musical Director for Ray Charles from 1959 to 1963. He continued on working with Etta James, Lou Rawls and others and also continued solo work. He died in 2009; thanks for your contribution Mr. Crawford you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a lovely Monday: Four five six, Misty and I've just seen a face

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

Background information
Birth name	Bennie Ross Crawford, Jr
Born	December 21, 1934 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	January 29, 2009(aged 74) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	R&B, Hard bop,Jazz-funk, Soul jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, Songwriter
Instruments	Alto/Baritone Saxophone, Piano
Years active	1958–2009
Labels	Milestone, Atlantic
Associated acts	Jimmy McGriff,Richie Cole

Ed Townsend

Edward Benjamin 'Ed' Townsend (April 16, 1929 – August 13, 2003)

Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Attorney, Ed Townsend, is most remembered for his classic composition "For your love", and is regarded for his Songwriting and Production. He Co-wrote Marvin Gaye's "Let's get it on" and worked with Theola Kilgore, Jimmy Holiday and others. His son David Townsend was a member of the Band, Surface. He died in 2003; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: When I get too old to dream and For your love

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

Background information
Name: Edward Benjamin 'Ed' Townsend  Born:April 16, 1929	Died: August 13, 2003)

Jazz Greats: Andrew Cyrille

Andrew Charles Cyrille (born November 10, 1939)

Avant-garde Jazz Drummer, Andrew Cyrille, began his professional career at aged 18 in 1957 and went on to work as a Sideman in the studio and on tour with numerous Artist. He was also a Bandleader; he continues to perform in the Group, Trio 3; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: What about? (full Album)

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

Background information
Birth name	Andrew Charles Cyrille
Born	November 10, 1939(age 80)
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, avant-garde jazz, post-bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Cecil Taylor, David S. Ware, David Murray, Irène Schweizer, Marilyn Crispell, Carla Bley