Calypso Thursdays: The Duke of Iron

Cecil Anderson, 1906 – 1968)

Calypsonian, Nightclub and concert entertainmer, Pianist and Recording Artist, The Duke of Iron, worked with Bands in the 1930's and then branched off to a successful run of singles for many Record Labels. He was also  a hard working performer on stage that had billings at the Carnegie Hall, Apollo Theater, The Village Gate and others. He died in 1968; please take a listen here and Happy Calypso Thursday: Loving woman is waste a time, Big bamboo, Miss Constance, The Postman and Calypso war

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Duke_of_Iron

Background information
Name: Cecil Anderson Origin: Trinidad Born: 1906 Died: 1968 Labels: Decca; Virgin Isle–Supertone; Varsity; Paragon; Stinson and Folkways, Monogram; Prestige/International; and RCA Victor

Doo-Wop Groups: The Prisonaires

The Prisonaires

Doo-Wop Group, The Prisonaires, consisted of imprisoned convicts that recorded outside under the watch of armed guards during the 1950's. Most members have passed on over the years as a result of cancer, drug overdose and a accident. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: A prisoner's prayer, Don't say tomorrow and Just walking in the rain

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prisonaires

Background Information
Origin	Tennessee, United States
Genres	Blues
Years active	1953–1955
Labels Members	Sun Johnny Bragg  Ed Thurman  William Stewart  John Drue Jr Marcell Sanders

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The World's Famous Supreme Team

The World's Famous Supreme Team 

Hip Hop Radio Show Crew and Recording Group, The World's Famous Supreme Team, is credited as the first Hip Hop Group to use  five percenter beliefs in their raps and are also pioneers of the Rap Radio show format. Their song "Hey DJ" has been sampled by Mariah Carey on her "Honey" single. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: D'ya like scratchin'?, Planet E and Hey DJ

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World%27s_Famous_Supreme_Team

Background Information
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1980s
Labels	Island, Virgin
Associated acts Members	Malcolm McLaren, Art of Noise See Divine the Mastermind, Just Allah the Super star

Tribute Mondays: J. Blackfoot

John Colbert; November 20, 1946 – November 30, 2011)

Soul Singer, J. Blackfoot, had a long career working as a solo Artist, a member of The Soul Children and also as lead singer of the Bar-Kays after a plane crash killed several of their members. He died in 2011; thanks for your contribution Mr. Colbert, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Just one lifetime, Mr. Bus driver, Two different people, Tear Jerker (with Ann Hines) and Taxi

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Blackfoot

Background Information
Name	John Colbert
Born	November 20, 1946 Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	November 30, 2011(aged 65) Germantown, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Soul
Years active	1967 – 2011
Associated acts	The Bar-Kays The Soul Children

James "Peck" Curtis

James Curtis (born Mar 07, 1912 - died Nov. 01, 1970)

Blues Drummer, James "Peck" Curtis, was a member of The King Biscuit Entertainers and other Bands during his period of the 1940's and onwards. He died in 1970; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday:  Jerusalem Blues

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1696713-James-Peck-Curtis

Source 2: http://www.mswritersandmusicians.com/mississippi-musicians/james-peck-curtis

Background information
Name: James "Peck" Curtis Born: Benoit, Mississippi, US Born: Mar 07, 1912 Died: Nov. 01, 1970

Jazz Greats: Herman Foster

Herman Foster (April 26, 1928 – April 3, 1999)

Bebop Jazz Pianist, Herman Foster, was a blind talented Musician (Violin, Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano) that worked as a Sideman and Bandleader during the 1950's and 1960's. He continued working into the 1980's mostly as a studio musician. He was blinded during childbirth through a doctor's malpractice. He died in 1999; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Monster beach Blues, Herman's blues and Volare

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_Foster

Background Information
Born	April 26, 1928 Philadelphia, U.S.
Died	April 3, 1999 (aged 70) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	bebop, jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano
Associated acts	Lou Donaldson, King Curtis, Bill English, Seldon Powell, Al Casey

The Singers: Martha High

Martha Harvin (Victoria,Virginia,US) 

Martha High began her career using her birth name, Martha Harbin as a member of The Four Jewels. After leaving the Group, she changed her name, worked with James Brown for over 30 years and also released  solo efforts. She continues to record and perform. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Georgy girl and Summertime (with James Brown)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_High

Background information
Name: Martha Harbin Origin: Victoria, Virginia, US Label: Dimension Records, Salsoul Records