Exploring the tragic life of bassist James Jamerson, who inspired Paul McCartney and established the Motown sound, but went ...

Exploring the story behind the iconic Motown number-one hit, 'I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)' written by Holland ...

R&B singer Kem is exiting his hometown's legendary record label, Motown, to return to being an independent artist.

During the 1960s, it dominated the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts, introducing soul music to audiences of all ages, ...

Kem has revived his Kemistry Records label, which leaves Motown Records without a signature Detroit artist for the first time in its 66-year history.

The new exhibit, "Keeper of the Dream," opened Friday, June 27, and highlights the legacy of the museum's founder, Esther Gordy Edwards, while also commemorating the museum's 40th anniversary.

When Motown Records touched down in Los Angeles, the change was swift. Breakout star Diana Ross starred in Motown Production’s Lady Sings the Blues, the company's first feature film.

News about Motown Records. Commentary and archival information about Motown Records from The New York Times.

Motown Records may still be largely associated with Detroit, Michigan. But in the early 1970s, the music empire made a shocking and strategic move — leaving Detroit for the West Coast.

Start the holiday season with some of the best music to come out of Detroit as “A Motown Christmas” comes to the Adler ...