Motown

Motown is a genre of soulful pop music characterized by its upbeat, danceable rhythms, lush vocal harmonies, and prominent use of tambourines, handclaps, and horn sections. Emerging in 1950s Detroit, Motown was pioneered by Berry Gordy's eponymous record label, which fostered a distinctive sound that blended gospel, jazz, and rhythm and blues. During the 1960s and 1970s, Motown's popularity soared, with its music becoming synonymous with the optimism and energy of the era. The genre's cultural significance extends beyond its catchy hooks and memorable melodies, as it played a pivotal role in breaking down racial barriers in the music industry and providing a platform for African American artists to express themselves. Motown's unique blend of polished production and raw, emotive vocals set it apart from other soul and R&B styles, while its influence can be heard in later genres such as funk, disco, and hip-hop.

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Purple Snowflakes / This Wintertime
Single - Released December 13, 2024

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Camellia Hartman
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Changes
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Darlene Love
Dazz Band
Deniece Williams
Dennis Edwards
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Elgin
Emma Noble
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Freddie Scott
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J-Rod Sullivan
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Johnny Bristol
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Kim Weston
Kool & The Gang
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Lenny Williams
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Little Anthony & The Imperials
Lou Rawls
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Rick James
Robert Taylor Jr
Rockwell
Rose Royce
Rufus
Say She She
Shalamar
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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Soul Dojo
Soul Legend
Stevie Wonder
Syreeta
Tammi Terrell
Tavares
Teddy Pendergrass
The 5th Dimension
The Bar-Kays
The Chantels
The Commitments
The Contours
The Dramatics
The Elgins
The Emotions
The Five Stairsteps
The Gap Band
The Ikettes
The Intruders
The Isley Brothers
The Jackson 5
The Jacksons
The Marvelettes
The Miracles
The Originals
The Pointer Sisters
The Righteous Brothers
The Ronettes
The Shirelles
The Spinners
The Stylistics
The Supremes
The Temptations
The Three Degrees
The Velvelettes
Thelma Houston
Velvet Groove
War
The Ronettes
Darlene Love
Earth, Wind & Fire
Stevie Wonder
Marvin Gaye
Kool & The Gang
The Temptations
Tammi Terrell
The Jackson 5
Commodores
Diana Ross
Four Tops
The Emotions
The Pointer Sisters
The Supremes
The Righteous Brothers
The Isley Brothers
CHIC
Rick James
War
The Jacksons
Teddy Pendergrass
The Spinners
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Rockwell
Rufus
Gladys Knight
The Gap Band
The Shirelles
Smokey Robinson
Deniece Williams
Cameo
Minnie Riperton
Mary Wells
Billy Paul
Tavares
BLANDOS
Lou Rawls
The Contours
The Stylistics
The Five Stairsteps
Rose Royce
Shalamar
The 5th Dimension
The Three Degrees
Edwin Starr
Heatwave
The Marvelettes
Soul Legend
Mary Jane Girls
Jimmy Ruffin
Barrett Strong
Say She She
The Dramatics
Carl Carlton
The Miracles
Jr. Walker & The All Stars
Thelma Houston
Velvet Groove
The Commitments
The Bar-Kays
Dazz Band
Dennis Edwards
The Elgins
Lakeside
The Intruders
Kim Weston
Changes
Little Anthony & The Imperials
The Originals
The Velvelettes
Jerry Butler
Les Imprimés
Soul Dojo
The Chantels
Lenny Williams
Freddie Scott
Syreeta
60's 70's 80's 90's Hits
Chairmen Of The Board
Johnny Bristol
Brenda Holloway
The Ikettes
Emma Noble
Greg Blackman
J-Rod Sullivan
Robert Taylor Jr
Jerry Jemmott
John Finley
Camellia Hartman
Ball in the House
Elgin