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Subjects

We had the opportunity to interview these amazing subjects for the documentary. They all shared their expertise on Funk music, Funk history, and Music education. We are pleased to introduce them to you.

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David Webb

Historian

Founder and CEO of the Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center.

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Full Interview
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Merle Wilberding

Lawyer

Attorney for The Ohio Players.

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Full Interview
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Keith Harrison

Faze-O

Member of Faze-O, Heatwave, and Dazz Band. Grammy Award winner for song "Let it Whip."

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Troutman Brothers

Zapp

Lester Troutman Sr. and Terry Troutman. Drummer and talkbox. Keyboards & Bass for Zapp.

Full Interview
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Kelly Dailey

Funk Lab

Owner, Director, and Choreographer at Funk Lab Dance Center.

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Don Thrasher

Reporter

Writer for Dayton Daily News.

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Lisa Wagner

Levitt Pavilion

Executive Director of The Levitt Pavilion.

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Dr. Todd Uhlman

Professor

Associate Professor of U.S. socio-cultural history at the University of Dayton.

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Alex Heckman

Historian

Vice President of Dayton History.

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Dr. Willie Morris

Professor

Associate Professor of Saxophone at The University of Dayton.

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Full Interview
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Derron Bell

Dayton Funk All Stars

Co-leader, Bass, and Talkbox of The Dayton Funk All Stars.

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Dr. Sharon Gratto

Professor

Professor of Music and Director of the World Music Choir at The University of Dayton.

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Caleb Vanden Eynden

Music Teacher

Music Teacher at Oakwood City Schools. Honors Thesis on Funk Music in Dayton, OH.

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Diamond Williams

Ohio Players

James "Diamond" Williams, drummer for The Ohio Players.

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Full Interview
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