Dayton Funk Dynasty Group

06/30/2025

06/28/2025

Happy Birthday to Thomas Michael “Tomi” Jenkins (born on June 28) is an African-American Vocalist, Musician, Composer, Record Producer and Author, known commonly as one of the founding members and lead singers of the Funk and R&B Band, "CAMEO", who has over 17 million records sold.




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06/27/2025

Happy Birthday Heavenly to Walter "Junie" Morrison, (born June 28, 1954–January 21, 2017). "Junie" was an African American Musician, Singer, Songwriter, and Record Producer, born in Dayton Ohio. June was a member of "The Ohio Players" and the voice of "Granny" on the recording "Funky Worm" on Westbound Record label in the early 1970’s, later became a Member/Musical Director for George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic.





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06/25/2025

Mary Evans, a 42-year-old Dayton, Ohio-based journalist, activist, and prison justice advocate known for her 'ReEntry Stories' podcast series on WYSO, has died.

06/21/2025

A new identity for Trotwood’: Funk Center is an essential part of the city’s redevelopment strategy

"Capital Campaign Project"
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/a-new-identity-for-trotwood-dayton-funk-center-essential-part-of-citys-redevelopment-strategy/47ZNGHXPQJAWJLQKZWPEF5TVPA/

Watch THE FLIGHT OF "THE FUNK CENTER" DOCUMENTARY, on YouTube. Click on this link at the bottom of the page and enjoy the show!
https://youtu.be/a0sXHE1BR34

What is a Capital Campaign? At its core, a capital campaign is a drawn-out, extensive fundraiser. But at a more complex level, a capital campaign is a concerted effort to raise a substantial amount of money for a specific project or undertaking.

How much are you willing to donate to this project? Please visit our website at www.thefunkcenter.org

Or you can mail your donation to our The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center Inc (DBA) "The Funk Center" P.O. BOX 26081 Dayton, OH 45426.

Plans are in motion for the Dayton Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center to settle in a new home in the Sears building at the former Salem Mall site, located at 5200 Salem Ave. in Trotwood. The center will honor the Ohio Players, Zapp and other area purveyors of funk.

06/20/2025

Our Founder & CEO, David Webb of The Funk Music Hall of Fame Exhibition Center (DBA) "TheFunkCenter", executive producer of "The Dayton Scene Radio Show," had an opportunity on June 19, 2025 (JUNETEETH) to take a photo op at the Levitt Pavilion-Dayton, behind the stage with Goapele Mohlabane, who is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. She is renowned for her distinctive blend of R&B, soul, jazz, and pop, with lyrics that frequently explore themes of love, social justice, and personal growth. Her music has been described as soulful, introspective, and impactful, resonating with audiences across genres.




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06/16/2025

The Funk that made Dayton famous is now playing on The Dayton Scene Radio Show! Join us for a rebroadcast from June 07, 2025 on Podomatic. Click on the link below: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thefunkcenter/episodes/2025-06-14T11_09_44-07_00

06/16/2025

This is the very best place for Funk Music Lovers!! This is a rebroadcast of "The Dayton Scene Radio Show" on June 07, 2025’ on Click on the link below and listen: https://on.soundcloud.com/LU0kcRs50XoqKlgpuE

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06/16/2025

Remembering Joseph "Joe" Madison (born June 16, 1949 – January 31, 2024 (RIP), alternatively known as "The Black Eagle" or "Madison", was an African-American Radio talk-show host and activist heard daily on SiriusXM Urban View.

Madison was a native of Dayton, Ohio. He graduated Roosevelt High School and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, which awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2019.




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