Arthur Conley

Arthur Lee Conley (Jan 4, 1946 – Nov 17, 2003)

  Arthur Conley was a Soul Artiste that had major success after teaming with Otis Redding. He had a strong run of hits and a memorable career. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: I believe (Arthur & The Corvets) and Sweet soul music

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Conley

Background information
Born	January 4, 1946 Georgia, U.S.
Origin	United States
Died	November 17, 2003 (aged 57) Ruurlo, Netherlands
Genres	Soul
Occupations	Singer
Years active	1959–1988

Reggae Thursdays: Sharon Forrester

Sharon Forrester (born 1956, Jamaica)

  Sharon Forrester is a popular Reggae Singer-Songwriter that started in the 1970's, but remains active in the background. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Silly wasn't I

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharon_Forrester

Background Information
Born	1956 Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, lovers rock
Occupations	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	Early 1970s–present
Labels	Ashanti, VP

Brick

Brick

  Brick were a Disco-Funk Band that was famous during the 1970's and 1980's. They are known for blending disco and Jazz. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Dazz

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_(band)

Background Information
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres	Funk, R&B, disco
Years active	1972–1988
Labels	Bang, Magic City

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Dead Prez

Dead Prez

  Dead Prez  is a Hip Hop Group that has been active since 1996. They are seen as being controversial by many. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: The game of life

Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_prez

Background information
Origin	(M1) Brooklyn, New York; (stic.man) Tallahassee, Florida
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Loud, Relativity, Invasion
Associated acts	K'naan, Styles P, Edo G, Outlawz
Website	www.deadprez.com
Members	stic.man M-1

Tribute Mondays: Will Shade and Memphis Jug Band

Will Shade (February 5, 1898 – September 18, 1966)

Memphis Jug Band

  Will Shade was a pioneering pre-war Harmonica Blues Player And Singer, that led the Memphis Jug Band. The Memphis Jug Band were important figures  in the increase acceptance and popularity of Jug Bands. Thank you for your contribution Mr. Shade, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Stealin' Stealin' (Memphis Jug Band) , Newport News Blues (Memphis Jug Band ) and Move that thing (Memphis Jug Band)

Surce: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Shade

Background information
Also known as	Son Brimmer
Born	February 5, 1898
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Died	September 18, 1966 (aged 68) Memphis, Tennessee
Genres	Memphis blues
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, harmonica, and bullfiddle
Years active	1927–1966
Labels	Victor Records (1927-1930) Champion-Gennett (1932) Okeh Records (1934)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis_Jug_Band

Members

Will Shade (harmonica, guitar, vocals),

Charlie Burse (pronounced Bursey) (guitar, tenor guitar, vocals), 

Charlie Nickerson (vocals, piano), 

Charlie Pierce (fiddle), 

Charlie Polk (jug), 

Tewee Blackman (guitar, vocals),

 “Hambone” Lewis (jug), 

Jab Jones (piano, jug, vocals), 

Johnny Hodges/Hardge (piano), 

Ben Ramey (kazoo, vocals), 

Casey Bill Weldon (guitar, vocals), 

Memphis Minnie (guitar, vocals), 

Vol Stevens (vocals, fiddle, mandolin), 

Milton Robie (fiddle), 

Otto Gilmore/Gilmer (drums and woodblocks), 

Robert Burse (washboard, drums). 

Hattie Hart (Vocals)

Jennie Mae Clayton (Vocals)

Boney M

Boney M

  German Group, Boney M, consisted of Caribbean members; they were huge in Europe during the 1970's and still continue to tour in varying versions of the Group. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Ma Baker and Rivers of Babylon

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boney_M

Background Information
Origin	West Germany (now Bonn Germany)
Genres	Eurodisco, R&B, Reggae
Years active	1975*1986 , 1987- 1989 1992- 1994 , 1996-2010 (Other version)
Labels	Hands, Atlantic, Sony Music
Members	Maize Williams Bobby Farrell Marcia Barret Liz Mitchell  Shayla Bonnick Hamed  Atufi Nathalie  Claudia Barry Reggie Tsiboe

Jazz Greats: Walter Page

Walter Sylvester “Big ‘Un” Page Feb 9,
1900 – Dec 20, 1957)

   Jazz Great, Walter Page, was a pioneer of the Walking Bass and part designer of the modern Jazz Rhythm Section. Please take a listen here and Have a sweet Saturday: Honeysuckle Rose

Benny Goodman* - Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Page

Background Information
Birth Name Born Died Origin	Walter Sylvester Page Feb 09, 1900 Dec 20, 1957 (aged 57) Gallatin, Missouri, United States
Genres Occupation Instruments	Jazz, Swing Musician, Bandleader Double Bass, Baritone Saxophone
Years active	1918 - 1957
Labels	?
Associated Acts	Bennie Molten Count Bassie Oran 'Hot lips' Page