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To establish a home for the legacy of Funk music by acknowledging the artists who brought this art form to life while showcasing the Funk experience.

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Watch Black History Month is February and the Ohio Department of Development supports "The Funk Center" on YouTube.
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Black History Month is February and the Ohio Department of Development supports "The Funk Center."
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February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The Dayton Scene Radio Show interview with Ohio Newsroom/America 250. Click on this link at the bottom of the page! After clicking on the link, you will see an arrow that says (Listen 4:30). Click on that button to enjoy the interview!
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How Dayton became the funk capital of the world
From the Ohio Players to Lakeside, Slave and Zapp, some of the top funk bands in the country came from Dayton.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
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February 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
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February 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
February 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton’s Musical Legacy!
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January 20, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton’s Musical Legacy!
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January 20, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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Funk Center CEO revitalizes Dayton’s musical legacy
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The funk music capital of the world is right here in the Miami Valley. It’s a musical style dating back more than 60 years, blending pieces of several different genres t…
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January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Funk Center CEO revitalizes Dayton’s musical legacy
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The funk music capital of the world is right here in the Miami Valley. It’s a musical style dating back more than 60 years, blending pieces of several different genres t…
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January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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"THE DAYTON SCENE RADIO SHOW," is now airing on 102.3FM/WDAO, every Friday night from 9:00P.M to 10:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time; this show is only for one hour). WDAO Radio Listen Live Stream, Dayton, United States | Online Radio Spinner share.google/kgGoPEdNOTd5...
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WDAO Radio — Soul and R&B. Listen online from Dayton, United States. Free high quality on RadioSpinner
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January 17, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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"THE DAYTON SCENE RADIO SHOW," is now airing on 102.3FM/WDAO, every Friday night from 9:00P.M to 10:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time; this show is only for one hour). WDAO Radio Listen Live Stream, Dayton, United States | Online Radio Spinner share.google/kgGoPEdNOTd5...
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WDAO Radio — Soul and R&B. Listen online from Dayton, United States. Free high quality on RadioSpinner
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January 17, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Remembering Cynthia Robinson, Happy Birthday (born January 12, 1944 – November 23, 2015). She was an African American musician, best known for being a founding member/trumpeter and vocalist in the Funk group, "Sly & the Family Stone."
January 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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74th Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards-The Breakthrough Award goes to David Webb of TheFunkCenter.
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74th Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards-The Breakthrough Award goes to David Webb of TheFunkCenter.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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How Dayton became the funk capital of the world | WOSU Public Media
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How Dayton became the funk capital of the world
From the Ohio Players to Lakeside, Slave and Zapp, some of the top funk bands in the country came from Dayton.
www.wosu.org
January 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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How Dayton became the funk capital of the world | WOSU Public Media
www.wosu.org/2025-02-27/h...
How Dayton became the funk capital of the world
From the Ohio Players to Lakeside, Slave and Zapp, some of the top funk bands in the country came from Dayton.
www.wosu.org
January 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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Remembering a Funk Super Star, Mr. Daniel "Danny" Webster (born January 6, 1959 - September 10, 2020). He was an African-American, Co-Lead Singer, Guitarist, and original member of the Funk group, "SLAVE". The band's origin started in 1975 in Dayton Ohio. (May He Rest in Peace).
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January 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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"GET YOUR SWAG ON FUNK FANS." Hey Everyone, The moment you've been waiting to get your Funky Merch Galore Right here at The Funk Center Store. Click on our web store link at the bottom of this page. We are keeping Funk Alive for Generations to come!
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January 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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"GET YOUR SWAG ON FUNK FANS." Hey Everyone, The moment you've been waiting to get your Funky Merch Galore Right here at The Funk Center Store. Click on our web store link at the bottom of this page. We are keeping Funk Alive for Generations to come!
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January 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Happy Birthday to Dawn Silva (born January 2, 1954), who started her career as a background singer for Sly & The Family Stone. In 1977, she joined the Parliament- Funkadelic and later became a member of "The Brides of Funkenstein," she was the only original member of the Brides'.
January 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Happy Birthday to Marshall "The Rock" Jones (born January 1, 1941 – May 27, 2016 RIP). He is best known as a Founding Member and Bassist for "The Ohio Untouchables"/"The Ohio Players".Watch "Marshall Jones, dedicating his favorite Bass guitar to The Funk Center" on YouTube.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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From all of us at The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (dba) "TheFunkCenter" and The Dayton Scene Radio Show. We are wishing you a Happy New Year!
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January 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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From all of us at The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (dba) "TheFunkCenter" and The Dayton Scene Radio Show. We are wishing you a Happy New Year!
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January 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Remembering a Funk Legend, James Brown (born May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006). He was the undisputed "Godfather of Funk Music." He was a producer, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and drummer and played the harmonica and electric guitar. James is gone but not forgotten (RIP)!
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December 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Remembering a Funk Legend, James Brown (born May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006). He was the undisputed "Godfather of Funk Music." He was a producer, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and drummer and played the harmonica and electric guitar. James is gone but not forgotten (RIP)!
#thefunkcenter
December 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM