Florida Soul: From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band

John Capouya interviews and profiles soul and R&B singers that originated in or made music in Florida. Sam and Dave, Betty Wright, Chubby Checker, Ray Charles, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Wayne Cochran and others are here. Capouya elicits some good information and stories from his interviews. This is an enjoyable book, but poignant. As you read through the history of Florida soul it becomes apparent that it’s all in the past, a musical era that won’t be repeated. Capouya does introduce a promising contemporary soul singer from South Florida near the end of the book, but the best appears to be history.