She lauded Motown as a place where women were confidently granted leadership. In the 1960s and early 1970s, a show-business era dominated by men, that was a trailblazing approach by the Detroit ...
“Women are under no obligation to applaud the ... “Do I get to be black if I like Motown and fancy myself in cornrows? What if I claim the authentic me has always been black and that you ...
Legendary artist, producer and songwriter Smokey Robinson is teaming up with actor and singer Halle Bailey to co-host a tribute to one of the most iconic and influential record labels: Motown.
Some 60-plus years later, Motown stands as a piece of living history — a flashpoint where African-American recording artists would find mainstream success. These include names like Marvin Gaye ...