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Motown

[ moh-toun ]

noun

  1. Also called Motown sound. an upbeat, often pop-influenced style of rhythm and blues associated with the city of Detroit and with numerous Black vocalists and vocal groups since the 1950s, characterized by compact, danceable arrangements.
  2. a nickname for Detroit, Michigan.


Motown

/ ˈəʊˌٲʊ /

noun

  1. music combining rhythm and blues and pop, or gospel rhythms and modern ballad harmony
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Motown1

First recorded in 1965–70; from Motown, proprietary name for records released by the Motown Record Corporation of Detroit, Michigan, shortened from Motor Town, in reference to Detroit's major role as a motor vehicle producer
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Motown1

C20: from Motown Records of Detroit; from Mo ( tor ) Town, a nickname for Detroit, Michigan, centre of the US car industry
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Clocking in at approximately 40 minutes, “Slow Magic” offers an eclectic ride, reflecting Bridges’ diverse influences — spanning from Captain Beefheart and Motown to the Beatles, Moondog, the Rolling Stones and Dylan.

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Berry Gordy had built Motown to appeal to white middle-class audiences, ensuring Ross’s performance would be a safe, mainstream choice.

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There was a time when Fania Records was the most transcendent label in Latin music — hailed as the Motown of salsa.

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Born to a working class British-Jamaican family, he was a bright and happy kid, who grew up singing along to his mum's Motown records.

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Motown released some of the best Christmas music back in the day, so prospects are good.

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