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For Motown’s tight-knit early Detroit family, Sunday night brings the end of an era
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhen Motown alumni gather Sunday in Los Angeles for their annual get-together, there will be plenty...
RS Recommends: Here’s Every Movie Playing on the Major Airlines Right Now
Rolling Stone via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPreparing for an upcoming flight isn’t just limited to packing your clothes and toiletries — have...
In new documentary, Detroit hit songwriter Allee Willis is a misfit with a joyful passion
Gannett via AOL· 2 months agoThe Detroit music annals are packed with colorful characters. But they didn't often make 'em like...
Motown Museum expansion, reopening celebrated in grand style by Smokey Robinson and more
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoStars and dignitaries were on hand as the Motown Museum marked the completion of its first expansion...
RAMBLIN ROUND: 'Oh yeah.' How Motown's Marvelettes inspired The Beatles
McAlester News-Capital, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 19—Ask music fans to name the definitive soul music label in the United States, and most of then would understandably cite Motown. What's not to love about the label Berry Gordy Jr. originally ...
'Blue's Big City Adventure' director got his start filming Michigan bands
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWarren native Matt Stawski went from filming local rock bands to directing a major feature film...
10 singers vie for 'Amplify' prize Saturday as Motown Museum competition hits Music Hall
Gannett via AOL· 2 months agoSun was streaming through the atrium windows at Hitsville Next one recent weekday as local singers...
Barrett Strong, Motown trailblazer with the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, dies at 81
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBarrett Strong, an artist and songwriter who was present for the birth of Motown and had a key role...
Motown Museum Founder's Day culminates with surprise Spinners performance
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Spinners made a surprise musical appearance to cap a lively Sunday afternoon outside the Motown...
Creston coalition acknowledges rich Black history
Creston News Advertiser, Iowa via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 2—Members of Creston's Human Rights Coalition decided it was time to celebrate Black history with community events throughout February. From displays of art to presentations on key moments ...
