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Willie Clarke
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Anita Ward, Raphael Munnings, and Willie Clarke at a film festival showing The Record Man
Background information
Born United States
Genres Rhythm and blues, soul
Occupation(s) Songwriter, musician, record label owner
Associated acts Blowfly

Willie Clarke is an American musician and songwriter. He is famous for writing popular songs like "Clean Up Woman", "Rockin' Chair", and "Willing and Able".

Willie Clarke and his college friend, Johnny Pearsall, started their own music company called Deep City. This company was based out of Johnny's Records store in Liberty City, Florida. Deep City was very important because it was the first independent record label in Florida owned by African American people.

Clarke was also featured on a TV show called Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. He appeared in the Miami episode in 2015.

What is Deep City Records?

Deep City Records was a special music company, or record label. It operated from a music store in the Liberty City area of Miami. Willie Clarke was one of the people who helped create this company. It played a big part in the history of music in Florida.

See also

  • TK Records
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