South Shore Commission

South Shore Commission

R&B and Funk Band, South Shore Commission, had a hit on the dance charts in 1975. They broke up during the 1970's; please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: We're on the right track and Free man

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

Background information
Band Name: South Shore Commission Origin: Chicago, IL, US Members:  Warren Harding Hagood ll, Sidney Lanier Pinchback II, David Thomas Henderson, David Abner Scott, Armed Allen McIntosh, Joe Hudson, Melvin Moore, and Kenny Anderson, Sheryl Henry, Frank McCurry (m, Eugene T. Rogers, Lantz Arnell, Sheryl Henry , Frank McCurry, Eugene T. Rogers, and Lantz Arnell Label: Scepter

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Jeru the Damaja

Kendrick Jeru Davis (born February 14, 1972 Brooklyn , New York)

Jeru the Damaja released his debut Album during the Golden Era  in  the 1990's. He has received acclaim for his Albums, but seems to have a preference for remaining Underground. He is still active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: You can't stop the prophet, Ya playing yaself, Mental stamina and Come clean

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

Background information
Birth name	Kendrick Jeru Davis
Born	February 14, 1972 (age 44)
Origin	East New York, Brooklyn,New York City, New York, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Payday/FFRR/PolyGram Records, Know Savage Records, Ashenafi Records
Associated acts	Crooklyn Dodgers, Gang Starr, Gang Starr Foundation, Afu-Ra, Group Home, Ill Bill

Tribute Mondays: Ishmon Bracey

Ishmon Bracey (January 9, 1901 – February 12, 1970 )

Delta Blues and Country Blues Guitarist and Singer, Ishmon Bracey, is ranked alongside Tommy Johnson for his work in the Delta Blues Genre. His influential recordings were done in a 5 year period between the late 1920's and early 1930's, before he left the industry. He became a Preacher and declined to return during the 1960's Blue revolution. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Bracey, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Saturday Blues, Woman Woman Blues, Left alone Blues and Trouble hearted Blues

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

Background Information
Born	January 9, 1901 Byram, Mississippi, United States
Died	February 12, 1970 (aged 69) Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Genres	Delta blues, country blues
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1928–1931

Deep Soul Singers: Dori Grayson

Dori Grayson

Dori Grayson released a couple of Deep Soul singles in the late 1960's. She has become a teacher since leaving the industry. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I can fix that for you, Got nobody to love, Never let go and Try love

Source: www.sirshambling.com/artists_2012/G/dori_grayson/index.php

Background information
Name Origin Label	Dori Grayson Shreverport, LA, US Murco, Peermont

Jazz Greats: Pharaoh Sanders

Farrell Sanders (born October 13, 1940)

Jazz Saxophone Player, Pharoah Sanders, is highly regarded amongst Saxophonist. He is also a prominent figure in Free Jazz. He continues to perform, being a mainstay in the Genre since the 1960's. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: The Creator has a master plan

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

Background information
Birth name	Farrell Sanders
Born	October 13, 1940 (age 75)
Origin	Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Free jazz Avant-garde jazz World fusion Post-bop Hard bop
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, band leader
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, flute,piccolo, tambourine
Labels	Douglas Records

Deep Soul Singers: Patty Stokes

Patty Stokes

Obscure Recording Artist, Patty Stokes, falls in the rare zone of a 1960's Artist without a known photograph. There seems to be no information about her life either; Just these songs. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Is it true and Good girl (can you be?)

Background information
Name: Patty Stokes Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Label: Mir-A-Don Years active: 1967-?

Reggae Thursdays: Winston McAnuff

Winston McAnuff  (born 1957)

Jamaican Reggae and Dub Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist and Percussionist, Winston McNuff, gained limited recognition from his works in the 1970's. But has enjoyed a great following since the release of his former recordings. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: What the man "a" deal with, Electric dread and Malcolm X

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

Background information
Born	1957 Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dub, funk
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, percussion
Years active	1978–1986, 2005-
Labels	Chrystal Records, Makasound
Associated acts	Java, Camille Bazbaz