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

Exploring the story, appeal, and enduring impact of The Impressions' 1961 track 'Gypsy Woman', which first launched the ...

Fifty years ago, Marvin Gaye released I Want You, blending intimacy, eroticism, and musical innovation, cementing his influence on soul, disco, and quiet storm R&B.

Soul music in 1963 spoke to the times, but it also laid the groundwork for the future of R&B, pop, rock and roll, funk, and eventually hip-hop.

He helped create some of the most memorable No. 1 hits of the Motown era.

Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (IBE) is proud to announce the lineup for the 2026 Music Heritage Festival Outdoor Concert.

Author Margena A. Christian pens A riveting overdue biography on Moy and shares why the world must celebrate Black women creators.

Motown had a roster of hit songwriters who understood the power of an unforgettable lyric, creating timeless hooks we'll never forget.

A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems.

The single, featuring strings from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a ...

Electrifying vocals, choreography, and crowd-pleasing hits in one modern show Performance set for Saturday, March 14; doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Jasper Arts will welcome ...