The “Motown sound” redefined soul music with pop hooks, orchestral sophistication, a legendary house band, gospel vocals, and an ever-present tambourine. All of it on top of a danceable rhythm ...

For as much as America latched onto the Beatles, the Beatles also latched onto America. More specifically, it was the music ...

It seems like every Detroiter has a Motown origin story. For Jamon Jordan, that story starts in his family living room, where his mother had an extensive stereo system and a sprawling collection of ...

Motown stood tall as one of the most dominant forces in the music world in the 60s. Even in the midst of a rock music boom, the label rode high thanks to a roster of stellar artists and brilliant ...