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Category 1: Bands
Brotherhood Connection, The
Based in Homestead, FL, the members were (l to r): Willie Brown, Jr., Debra Peevy, Alton Hudson, Allison Bronson, Darwin Brown and Jeff Brown. (Photo: July 1977).
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Cassanovas, The
Soul / R&B band formerly based in Goulds, FL. The members included (l to r) Robert Mitchum, Leon, Sam Gaines, Al Taylor, Herman Brown and Jesse Fudge (seated). (Photo: 1970's).
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Fire Band
Soul / R&B / funk band from southwest Miami-Dade. Members included Deryl Lampkin (founder), Andre Sweeting, Sam Wilson, Howard Johnson, Rodney Mathews, Julio Ferrer and others. (Photo: 1970's).
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Harmony Phase III
From Richmond Heights, Florida. The members included Michael Welch, Andre Sweeting and others. (Photo: 1970's).
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Hot Buttered Soul
From Richmond Heights, FL. Members included Dirk Jacobs, Collie Coats, Ron Jacobs, Harold Williams, Kelvin Brooks, Bill Parrish, Mel Williams, Cleveland Morrow and Jesse Jones (lead singer). (Photo: 1970's).
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La-Mars, The
Soul / R&B / funk band from southwest Miami-Dade. Members included David Dorsey, Nathaniel Sweeting, Jesse Gaines, Kenneth Sweeting, Joseph Stevens and Robert Lampkin. (Photo: 1970's).
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Mighty Ryeders, The
Formed in 1977 in Richmond Heights, Florida. The members were Rodney Mathews (leader), Sam Nottage, Howard Johnson, Stevie B. Harris, Lionel Harrison and Marcus Robinson.
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Mind Over Matter Band
Based in Richmond Heights, Florida. The members included Rodney Mathews.
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Oceanliners, The
Formed in Perrine, FL in the mid 1960's. The members were from both southwest and northwest Miami-Dade County. The southwest members included Cecil Brown (founder), Ronald Hall, Garrett Hall, John Thomas, Joseph Stevens and others. The northwest members included Ron Smith, Jerome Smith, Robert Johnson and others. When the original group split, the northwest members kept the name, joined with Harry Casey, Rick Finch and others in the northwest, and later changed their name to KC & The Sunshine Band.
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Step Hall & The Uniques
James "Step" Hall, from Perrine, FL, was lead singer. Additional members included Ronald Hall, Garrett Hall, Harold Hankerson, Walker Wright, Robert Lampkin and others. (Photo: 1970's).
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Today, Tomorrow & Forever
From Homestead, FL. The members included Brett Brown, Willie B. Brown, Jr., Allison Bronson, Alton Hudson and Debra Peevy. Originally managed by popular community leader Willie Brown, Sr.. (Photo: 1970's).
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(Photos not available)
* DB and the Gang (led by Brett Brown of Homestead, FL)
* Frank Williams & The Rockateers. Based in Coconut Grove, FL.
* Incomparable 7, The (aka The ice Band).
Based in Richmond Heights, FL. Managed by Henry Mitchell. The members included Gregory G-Rob Robinson, Fred Robinson, Kelvin Brooks, Booker T. Hayes, Jackie Walker, Jr., Michael Speed, Frankie Walker, Walker Wright, Gwen Dickey and Marcus Robinson.
* Rapid Fire (led by Jeff Brown of Homestead, FL)
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Category 2: Lead vocalists
Bobby Stringer
Soul / R&B lead singer formerly from Coconut Grove, FL. (Photo: June 1978).
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Carmen Lundy
Specializing in jazz and other music styles. From Richmond Heights, FL.
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Cecil Brown
Singer / musician from Perrine, FL. (Photo: 1972).
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Howard Johnson
Funk, soul and R&B singer / songwriter / producer from Coconut Grove, Florida.
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Jesse Jones
Lead singer for Hot Buttered Soul. Hails from Richmond Heights, FL. (Photo: 1970's).
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Johnny B Martin
Lead singer for The La-Mars. Hails from Homestead, FL. (Photo: 1970's).
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Mel Williams
Lead singer / entertainer from Richmond Heights, FL. Performs multiple music styles.
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Michael Stirling
Singer / songwriter / musician / producer from Richmond Heights, FL.
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Michael Welch
Singer / songwriter / musician / producer from Richmond Heights, FL.
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Rodney Mathews
Singer / songwriter / musician / producer from Richmond Heights, FL. In August 2025, Rodney's Contemporary Christian release entitled, "How Great Thou Art," climbed to #1 on the popular music chart, Number One Music. Visit https://www.n1m.com/charts?geo=local&country_id=225&state_id=10&genre_id=119&query=&my=0 .
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Step Hall
Lead singer for Step Hall & The Uniques. Hails from Perrine, FL. (Photo: 1970's).
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Stevie B
Singer / songwriter / producer from Richmond Heights, FL.
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(None known)
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Category 3: Vocal groups, Rap groups and Rappers
Devilettes, The
The three-member vocal group performed soul and R&B songs throughout Miami-Dade and beyond. Members included Gwen Mays and Audrey. (Photo: 1970's).
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Gemini
The members were (l to r) Willie Curtis, Rickey Lenon, Eugene Dexter and Kim Bowe. They were formed in 1976.
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Masterpieces, The
The four-member vocal group performed soul and R&B songs throughout Miami-Dade and beyond. Members included Larry Sir Princeston Smith, Rickey Lenon and Jesse Gaines. (Photo: 1970's).
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Unknown Rappers, The (featured Brett Brown and Jeff Brown of Homestead, FL).
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Young Hearts, The
The members were (l to r): Larry Sir Princeston Smith, Darry Green, Charlie Gaines, Jesse Gaines and Rickey Lenon. They were from Goulds, FL and Richmond Heights, FL.
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(Photos not available)
Vocal groups
* Climations, The
* Fantastic Five, The
* High Nature: The members were John Wellons, Randall Thomas and Arthur Morgan.
* Solifics, The
* Young Sophisticates, The
Rap groups
* BVSMP (featured Percy Nathan Rodgers, Calvin Williams and Fredrick Boyd of Homestead/Florida City, FL)
* Young Express Crew, The (featured Big Ed (aka Boogie), Todd Robinson (aka Too tone T), Anthony Braggs (aka Doctor Love) and Big Red)
Rappers
* Radikal 4 Jesus (Rafael Calderon)
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Category 4: Club dj's and disco groups
Bionic Worm, The
Andy "Bionic Worm" Jackson was the house dj at Big Daddy's Lounge on SW 152nd Street and US1. (Photo: January 1978).
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KC
Charles "KC" Holloway was a former house dj at Brown's Lounge in Goulds, FL. (Photo: February 1978).
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Master Blaster, The
Keith Akins Miller aka "The Master Blaster" was a house dj at Brown's Lounge in Goulds, FL and at other venues. He was a member of The Triple M Dj's and he is from Goulds, FL. (Photo: April 1978).
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Mother Ship Dj's, The
Formed in Goulds, FL. The members were (l to r) Ronnie Williams and Allen P along with Larry Whipple (not seen). (Photo: June 1978).
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South District Dj's, The
E. "Non-stop" Meriwether (photo above) is founder. Based in Goulds, FL. The group performed regularly throughout Miami-Dade. (Photo: March 1980).
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South Miami Dj's, The
Abraham "Tiny Head" Dupree aka "The Juice" (photo above). The group was formed in South Miami, FL. They were also called "The SM Dj's." (Photo: 1970's).
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(None known)
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Category 5: Gospel groups and artists
C Lord C's, The
The group was managed by George Butler. Based in Coconut Grove, FL. (Photo: 1970's).
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Dem Boyz
Contact: Anthony Truesdell.
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Florida Nightingales, The
The group was managed by Moses Hawkins. Based in South Miami Heights, FL. (Photo: 1970's).
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Full Potential
The group was formed in April 1993. The members included (l to r) Kim Bowe, Darry Green, John Wellons, Randall Thomas (seated) and Deryl Lampkin (not seen).
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Gia Wyre
Gospel singer / psalmist / praise leader from Richmond Heights, FL.
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Melvin Dawson & The Genesis Ensemble
Pastor, lead vocalist and founder of The Genesis Ensemble.
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Miami's Blessed
All of the members were based in southwest Miami-Dade. The members included (l to r) John Wellons, Darry Green, Kim Bowe, Anthony Dallas and Deryl Lampkin (not seen).
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Miami's Blessed (2)
After undergoing reorganization, the group added a new member, Mark Wynn (3rd from left), and continued to perform throughout Miami-Dade and beyond. (Photo: 2022).
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Millennium
The members were from Perrine, FL and included (l to r) Cecil Brown, Ronald Hall, Patricia Rogers (not seen) and others. (Photo: 1980's). To hear their 1986 recording entitled, "Son" -- click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HD8uKAPiV8
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Sons Of Daniel, The
The members were from Homestead, FL and other areas throughout southwest Miami-Dade. (Photo: 1970's).
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Spiritualaires, Lil Rev and The
The members were from various areas in Miami-Dade County, but member James Reed (4th from left) was based in Perrine, FL. (Photo: 1970's).
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(Photos not available)
* Friendly 5, The
* Goldenaires, The
* Larry Walker (choral group)
* Stars of Glory, The
* True Way Gospel Singers, The featuring Wendell (a vocalist)
* Voices of Joy, The
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