Hip Hop Tuesdays: Sparky D

Doreen Broadnax

Sparky D is famous for her part in the Roxanne wars during the 1980's. She now releases Gospel Rap records. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Sparky's turn (Roxanne you're through), The battle, She's so def, Sparky's back, Placin' the beat with Spyder D, Throwdown and Round 1 (Roxanne Shante' vs. Sparky D) 

Source: www.oldschoolhiphop.com/artists/emcees/sparkyd.htm

Background information
Name: Doreen Broadnax Label: NIA, B-Boy Records, Fly Spy records Associated acts: The Playgirls

Tribute Mondays: Blind Joe Taggart

Joel Washington Taggart (August 16, 1892 – January 15, 1961),

Country Blues and Gospel Singer and Guitarist, Blind Joe Taggart, released mostly Gospel records. But also had secular hits under various names and had a few duets with his wife, Emma. He is a regarded early Blues musician. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Taggart, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday:  I wish my mother was on that train, Been listening all the day, Gods gonna separate the wheat from the tares,  The half ain't never been told, The storm is passing over and satan your kingdom must come down

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

Background Information
Birth Name: Joel Washington Taggart Born: August 16, 1892 Died: January 15, 1961 Genre: Country Blues and Gospel Label: Vocalion, Paramount and Decca Also known as: Blind Joe Amos, Blind Jeremiah Taylor , Blind Tim Russell, Blind Joe Donnel , and  Blind Percy and Six Cylinder Smith.

Ernie Fields

Ernest Lawrence "Ernie" Fields (August 28, 1904 – May 11, 1997)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2429951-Ernie-Fields-Orchestra

Trombonist. Pianist, Arranger and Bandleader, Ernie Fields, recorded and toured in the Royal Entertainers starting in the 1920's. He acquired fame and a hit during the 1950's with the Ernie Fields Orchestra. He retired from music industry in 1963 after his labels closure. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Teen flip, Workin' out and In the mood (Ernie Fields Orchestra)

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

Background Information
Birth name	Ernest Lawrence Fields
Born	August 28, 1904 Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Died	May 1, 1997 (aged 92) Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Occupation(s)	Trombonist, pianist, arranger,bandleader
Instruments	Trombone, piano
Years active	1920s-1960s

Jazz Greats: Alan Dawson

Alan Dawson (July 14, 1929 – February 23, 1996)

The late Jazz Drummer and highly regarded Percussion Teacher, Alan Dawson, taught at the Berkeley College of Music from 1957 to 1975 and also was a sideman on many projects (Quincy Jones, Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins, etc. ). Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Oleo

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

Background Information
Born	July 14, 1929 Marietta, Pennsylvania, US
Origin	Roxbury, Boston,Massachusetts, US
Died	February 23, 1996 (aged 66)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, teacher
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1951–1996

Blues Artists: L. C. Robinson

Louis Charles Robinson (May 15, 1915 — September 26, 1976)

L. C. Robinson was a Blues fiddle Player, Singer and Guitarist. His career which lasted over 40 years consisted of tours and recordings that were released in later years. He continued working until his death from an heart attack in 1976. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Ups and downs, Cleaning house blues and Free and easy

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._C._Robinson

Background Information
Birth name	Louis Charles Robinson
Also known as	Good Rockin' Robinson
Born	May 15, 1915 Brenham, Texas, United States
Died	September 26, 1976(aged 61) Berkeley, California, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Vocals, steel guitar, guitar, violin
Years active	1930s–1976
Associated acts	A. C. Robinson, Dave Alexander, Lafayette Thomas

Reggae Thursdays: The Abyssinians

The Abyssinians

Roots Reggae Group, The Abyssinians, released successful singles in the early 1970's. They were early promoters of the Rastafarian Movement and was highly regarded for their vocal arrangements. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Declaration of rights, Abendigo, Forward unto Zion, Y Mas Gan and Satta Massagna

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

Background information
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Roots reggae
Years active	1969–present
Associated acts	Carlton and The Shoes
Website	TheAbyssinians.com
Past members	Bernard Collins Donald Manning Lynford Manning Carlton Manning