I have just found out that Shiptown soul legend Ida Sands has been taken seriously ill. Ida is a wonderful & talented woman, who besides recording some fantastic soul records contributed not only to the Civil Rights movement, but also championed womens rights generally. Ida for many years also worked to get better recognition for the artists that recorded for Noah Biggs Shiptown/Howbig labels in Norfolk Virginia & I'm honoured to have met Ida when I lived in Norfolk VA.

ReNardo Biggs, Ida's son has asked that we all pray for Ida to make a full recovery & I hope he doesnt mind that I have posted this information, please pray, think positive thoughts & lets hope with all our hearts that Ida makes a recovery.

I will post more information as I receive it, but if ReNardo is reading this pse update us, as & when & make sure Ida knows all of her fans on Soul Source are willing her to get better.

Regards

Russ

Russ i've just sent one up high from this house, I just hope it reaches the right place!

Good bless

Steve J thinking positive thoughts

Edited July 10, 201014 yr by SteveJohnston

Hi Russ

thanks for posting this up . Such sad news I for one will be hoping and praying things turn out for the best . All my thoughts are with Ida and her family . A truely inspirational woman for so many .

God bless Ida

Steve h

Hello everyone, I would like to thank you for your kind words in respect to my mother

Ida Sands'. Your thoughts and prayers have meant much to my family and I'm hear to say that

she's pulling through quite well and has asked me to thank you all.

peace and blessings, H. ReNardo Biggs'[

ida & missy.bmp

Edited July 21, 201014 yr by shiptown

Prayer said. get well soon :thumbsup: