But it would be an injustice to Motown to simply give thanks to the gods of rock and roll and overlook the crucial impact ...

"Mighty Love" climbed the charts in 1974, earning the top spot on Billboard's 100 Hot Soul Singles and becoming one of the ...

Exactly 61 years ago today, one of the most recognizable songs of the Motown era reached No. 1 for the very first time.

These soul hits by Mary Wells, Dionne Warwick, and The Drifters are just too good not to sing. See if you can resist.

Instead of emphasizing chord changes and melody, funk accentuated heavily syncopated beats and rhythmic and repetitive bass lines.

Exploring the mechanics of the song which was taken to mega-success by Stevie Wonder - much to Jeff Beck's frustration ...

The Emporia Arts Council will present the vocal group UPTOWN on Saturday, March 7, at the Granada Theatre as part of the organization’s 2025–26 Performing Arts Series.

These artists refused to stay down! Join us as we count down our picks for the greatest songs that helped revive artists' careers, focusing on tracks released after a long absence or following a major ...

The last original member of The Temptations, Otis Williams, reflects on 60 years of Motown and teases new music ahead of their show at The Chase.

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

A show combining the circus with choral and classical music, and more in this week's top arts events in the Sarasota area.

These 50-year old classics and trailblazers, “What’s Happening!!” and “Car Wash” remind us how Black creators reshaped television and film — blending laughter, music, and social truth into lasting ...