Southernsoul

The quote from the book excerpted by @Roburt above comes from an interview with Retired Overtown Police Lieutenant Otis Davis from Miami's original African-American police force (incorrectly identified as a captain in the first edition of the book). The interview with Sam Moore is the best in the book, and according to the man himself, "I was actually born in Georgia. And then my mother and my grandmother and the rest of the family, my aunt, my cousins, and everybody migrated to Florida. I don’t know what caused them to come. I was a baby. I was born in 1935. All I ever knew was Miami. I can’t even tell ya about Georgia, other than maybe my grandma saying she was going to go visit her mother. I think once or twice she may have taken me on a train to Georgia. I was a little boy. But I was raised in Miami...."

Great info thanks Roburt more on the way stay tuned

When the City of Miami was officially incorporated in 1896, many of the voters who signed the charter lived in Overtown. At its peak the area commanded a 40,000 strong constituency. In the 1940's, 50's, and 60's, Overtown was the mecca for gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, soul, and funk in the Magic City. These collected interviews represent some of the voices that have contributed to the area, residents and visitors, and their reflections on life there and throughout Florida. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peoples-History-Overtown-Jacob-Katel/dp/1520280246/ These voices include: Retired Overtown Police Lieutenant Archie McKay Retired Overtown Police Lieutenant Otis Davis Sam Moore - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gloria Jolivet – Singer and Musician with Bo Diddley Jerry Butler from The Impressions Robert and Donald McKnight (visual artists, brothers) Steve Alaimo - Singer/Songwriter, TV Host, Record Exec Joyce Jenkins – 1950’s WMBM Student Staff Kelsey “Kit” Collie – 1950's Miami Times Journalist Sonny Rabin on The Lord Calvert and Sir John Hotel Miami’s R&B Soul Sensations Latimore - Blues Hall of Fame Singer/Songwriter and Musician Willie Clarke - Grammy Winner, Producer, Engineer, Record Exec Joyce Moore - Manager Edward "Coley" Colebrook - Owner of Shantel Lounge Pastor Vincent Spann - Liberty City Henry Stone - Pioneer Record Distributor & Record Label Exec Abdul Muhsin - Radio Host Enid C. Pinkney - Miami Pioneer, Preservation Leader, Movie Producer, Educator Jimmy Smith - Concert Goer Fats - Area Resident Irby McKnight at The Bus Stop Willie "Little Beaver" Hale - Million Record Selling Guitar Legend Guy On The Street Jimmy Behind The Bar at Shantel Lounge Demp From The Oceanliners - Saxophone Player Clint from The Bahamas The 2nd Ave Crew The Guy Across from Shoeman Pops and Friends White – 3rd Ave Bus Stop Mitty Collier - Church Pastor, Gospel Recording Artist Garnet Mimms - Recording Artist, Minister

The King Of Florida Funk is featured in the new Marvel Eternals movie and proud to announce his new album called Eternal Funk available now from Henry Stone Music. Info below or stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Youtube Music -- who wants this on vinyl? https://www.henrystonemusic.com/marvels-eternals-soundtrack-features-rickey-calloway-and-the-dap-kings-stay-in-the-groove-pt-1/