Makkah Abdur Salaam of Black Garnet Books in St. Paul recommends “A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and ...

In 2024, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary. Now, the question of whether this treasure trove of Latin culture is being curated properly has become more pertinent than ever.

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915. At this time, scholar Carter G. Woodson founded what today is called the ...

Goldmine magazine continues its coverage of rarefied classic-era soul music releases, courtesy of ORG Music and the legendary ...

There was a time when Fania Records was the most transcendent label in Latin music — hailed as the Motown of salsa. From its apocalyptic rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire of ...

Some would make an impact way beyond the city – none more so than Motown, the record label founded in 1959 that ... to the 30s had drawn lines on a map: Black residents here, white there.

Edwin signed to Ed Wingate’s Ric-Tic label, a smaller soul outlet bravely providing some competition for Motown. They created ... national and international map and showcased his exhilaratingly ...

The Beatles had a connection to Motown that ran much deeper than one would think, but it's unmistakable if you really listen.

Detroit’s dazzling musical history will be brought into focus this weekend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African ...

Look out, ’cause here they come!Legacy, a powerhouse male vocal group with Broadway and West End credits, is bringing their ...

Berry Gordy’s record label used the ‘sound of young America’ to bring people together Teresa Nowakowski Daily Correspondent Berry Gordy plays the piano with Motown stars including Stevie ...