by sgorsky | Sep 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Rapper Doug E. Fresh, Toni Basil, and industry veteran Sujata Murthy of Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) were among the list of this year’s HAL Award Honorees. Published on September 27, 2022 by Briana Blandford on udiscovermusic.com. (L-R) Gloria Hendry, Freda...
by sgorsky | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Amy Lange, Published September 15 on fox2detroit.com ‘Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale’ hits theatres A film seven years in the making, “Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale” is now in theatres, showing a history of Boblo Island, as...
by sgorsky | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
From Mlive.com. Rendering of the Motown Museum’s future Rocket Plaza and 40,000 square foot building following a $55 million expansion. (Rendering provided by the Motown Museum) DETROIT – We’re seeing more of what the future of Hitsville U.S.A. will look...
by sgorsky | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
First female singer signed to Motown whose later hit for Stax, Your Good Thing, became a classic of deep soul From theguardian.com In 1959, after she had been acting as his chauffeur and general assistant for three years, Mable John became the first female singer...
by sgorsky | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Immerse yourself in the magic of early Motown with a unique opportunity to experience an evening with music trailblazers and icons. From broadwayworld.com Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present the world premiere of Motown: Celebrating the Music,...
by sgorsky | Aug 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
From Columbian.com. DETROIT — The historic section of Detroit where Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. built his music empire six decades ago is now looking better than ever. Motown legend — and Gordy’s best friend — Smokey Robinson was among those who visited the...
