As the National Museum of African American Music opens its doors, journalists from the USA TODAY Network explore the stories, places and people who helped make music what it is today in our expansive ...
On January 12, 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started Tamla Records with the help of an $800 loan from his family, starting a journey that would forever change the music industry. The following year, it merged ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When people talk about the golden age of Motown, names like Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and Marvin Gaye often dominate the conversation. But tucked within that glittering roster is ...
The Virginia Theatre brought Motown to Champaign on Friday night with expressive choreography, soulful vocals and glamorous costuming that transported the audience right back to the ’60s and ’70s.
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown, this stunning live show combines firstclass music, slick choreography and an amazing band for the ultimate Motown experience. Over 50 golden ...