Even though it's decades in the past, it's impossible to forget Motown. These are three Motown artists from the 1960s who ...

Exactly 56 years ago, on March 16, 1970, legendary Motown artist Tammi Terrell tragically died at the age of 24 following ...

Motown gave soul music broad appeal with its iconic beat, earworm hooks, and call-and-response gospel vocals. But the Detroit label, founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records in 1959, was much more ...

Do Elemental’s budget Motown reissues deliver? A clear-eyed review of Four Tops and Supremes albums from the late ’60s and early ’70s. Elemental Music’s affordable reissue series brings classic Motown ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jamerson might not be the most famous bassist, but millions have fallen in love with his work. He was part of "The Funk Brothers," ...

Exploring the often forgotten, fleeting political career of vocalist and Motown hero Martha Reeves, who sat on the Detroit ...

Students view an excerpt from the Motown Amp investigation in which they learn about bassist James Jamerson and the role of Motown Records in the Civil Rights Movement. They then analyze Motown’s role ...

Motown Records is integral to the cultural fabric of Detroit, which is perhaps why the label went so quickly downhill when it ...

The 1960s: a decade of social upheaval, cultural revolution, and a soundtrack that defined a generation. From the British Invasion to Motown's soulful grooves, the era gifted us with a plethora of ...

The city that brought us automobiles and Motown has seen tough times. But Detroit always rises again. By Amy S. Eckert Four women have accused the Motown legend of sexually assaulting them while they ...