Tribute Mondays: Betty Allen

Elizabeth Louise Allen (17 March 1927 – 22 June 2009)

Operatic Mezzo Soprano, Voice Teacher and Arts Administrator, Betty Allen, was an Award winning performer that played an integral part in breaking down racial prejudice in Opera Music. She had a career filled with many Recitals and Concert Performances around the world. Thanks for your contribution Ms. Allen, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: 1937 Hudson-DeLange - Rockin' The Town (Betty Allen, vocal) and Going home

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

Background Information
Birth Name: Elizabeth Louise Allen Origin: Campbell, Ohio, US Born: March 17, 1927 Died: June 22, 2009

Bull City Red

George Washington (Born in Durham , North Carolina, US)

Piedmont Blues Guitarist, Singer and Wash Board Player, Bull City Red, recorded both as a Secular and a Gospel Artist. He is most remembered for his works with Blind Boy Fuller, Sonny Terry, Brownie Mcghee and Reverand Gary Davis. He was also active as a Solo Artist; no photos were available of him. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Black woman and poison blues, I won't be dogged around, Brother George And His Sanctified Singers  - I See The Signs Of Judgement and I saw the light

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

Background Information
Birth name	George Washington
Also known as	Oh Red
Born	Durham, North Carolina,United States
Genres	Piedmont blues, East Coast blues, country blues, gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer, guitarist, washboard player
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, washboard
Years active	Early 1930s-early 1940s
Labels	Vocalion
Associated acts	Blind Boy Fuller, Reverend Gary Davis, Sonny Terry,Brownie McGhee, Sonny Jones

Jazz Greats: Herb Jeffries

Umberto Alexander Valentino (Sept. 24, 1913 – May 25, 2014)

Jazz Singer/Songwriter and Actor, Herb Jeffries, was billed as "The Sensational Singing Cowboy" for his work in films in the late 1930's. He also recorded hits as a Solo Artist and with Duke Ellington, Earl Hines and others. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday:  Flamingo (Duke Ellington Orchestra), I don't know what kind of Blues I got (Duke Ellington Orchestra), My little brown book (Ellington and his famous Orchestra) and Left a good deal in mobile

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

Background information
Birth name	Umberto Alexander Valentino (alt. Umberto Alejandro Balentino[1] or Ballentino[2]
Also known as	Herbert Jeffrey the Bronze Buckaroo The Sepia Singing Cowboy
Born	September 24, 1913 Detroit, Michigan, US
Died	May 25, 2014 (aged 100) West Hills, Los Angeles,California, US
Genres	Jazz, popular
Occupation(s)	Singer, actor
Years active	1933–1995
Labels	Warner Bros. Records[3

Major Lance

Major Lance (April 4, 1939 or 1941
or 1942– September 3, 1994)

Major Lance was a R&B and Soul Singer that helped to revive Okeh Records in 1963. His collaborations with Curtis Mayfield, Carl Davis , and Johnny Pate, as writers and arrangers proved most successful, but his hits eventually dried up. He continued to perform on the Northern Soul Scene (UK) and the Beach scene (Carolinas) up to his death in 1994. Please the a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Stay away from me (I love you too much), Rhythm, The Matador, You don't want me no more, Come see, Ain't it a shame, Sometimes I wonder, Hey little girl, I got a girl, The monkey time and Um, um, um, um, um, um

 

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

Background information
Born	April 4 (year disputed, most likely 1939) Winterville, Mississippi, U.S.[1]
Died	September 3, 1994 Decatur, Georgia, U.S.[2]
Genres	Soul, pop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1959–1994
Labels	Mercury Okeh Dakar Curtom Volt Playboy Osiris Columbia Soul

Reggae/Ska Thursdays: Theophilus Beckford

Theophilus Beckford (1935 – 19 February 2001)

Ska Pioneer and Pianist, Theophilus Beckford, helped to craft the Sound of Jamaica's Ska and also worked on many Records in the Calypso, Rhythm and Blues and Reggae Genres (Junior Byles - Fade away ). He died without receiving Writing credit or financial gain from his work in the early years of Jamaica's music. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae/Ska Thursday: Jack and Jill shuffle and Easy snapping

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

Background Information
Born	1935 Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	19 February 2001 (aged 65)
Genres	Calypso, rhythm & blues, ska,reggae
Instruments	Piano
Years active	Mid-1950s–2001
Labels	King Pioneer

Jazz Bands: Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight

Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight

The Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight were a short lived Jazz outfit that worked as an House Band and only managed to record once. The members faired well in their Solo endeavors, after the ensemble disbanded. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Astoria Strut, Duet Stomp, Tip easy Blues and Damp Weather

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jones_%26_Collins_Astoria_Hot_Eight

Background Information
Band Name: Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight Years active: 1928 - ? Label: Victor Records, Bluebird Records Members: Lee Collins, Davie Jones, Nat Story, Big Eye Louis Nelson, Sidney Arodin, Theodore Purnell, Joseph Robichaux, Joe Strode (Stouger), Al Morgan and Emanuel Sayles

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Blaq Poet

Wilbur Bass (born May 31, 1969)

Blaq Poet was a part of the Bridge Wars in 1987, being featured on a diss record towards Boogie Down Productions. His career that followed included membership in two Groups and a couple of Solo efforts. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Seen it all (Screwball)  PHD - Without warning and Beat you down with Noel Rockwell

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

Background Information
Birth name	Wilbur Bass
Also known as	The Poet
Born	May 31, 1969 (age 46)
Origin	Queensbridge, New York City,United States
Genres	Hip Hop
Years active	1987–present
Labels	Year Round Records
Associated acts	Screwball, DJ Hot Day, DJ Premier, M.O.P., Nick Javas