Willie Clarke (songwriter) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Willie Clarke
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 helping to create popular songs like "Clean Up Woman", "Rockin' Chair", and "Willing and Able".

Willie Clarke also helped start a special music company called Deep City Records. This company was based in Liberty City, Florida. It was the very first independent record label in Florida owned by African Americans. An independent record label is a small company that helps musicians record and sell their music, without being part of a very large music corporation.

In 2015, Willie Clarke appeared on the CNN television show Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. He was featured in the episode about Miami.

Willie Clarke's Music Journey

Willie Clarke is known for his talent in creating music. He writes songs and plays instruments. His work has helped shape the sound of Rhythm and blues and soul music. These are types of music that became very popular in the United States.

Starting Deep City Records

Willie Clarke and his college friend, Johnny Pearsall, had a big idea. They decided to start their own record label called Deep City Records. This company operated out of Johnny's Records, a music store in Miami's Liberty City area.

Deep City Records was very important because it was the first independent record label in Florida owned by African Americans. This meant it gave a chance for many talented Black artists to record and share their music. It helped new sounds and artists get noticed.

See Also

• TK Records

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