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Where did Motown come from?

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Posted on April 18, 2018 by Kelsey Anderson

We all have heard of The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5, but where did Motown come from and how has it been important? Whenever I think of Motown my mind jumps straight to the thought of Detroit. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Berry Gordy, Civil Rights Movement, funk, Jackson 5, jazz, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Motown, Protest Music, soul, Vietnam War | Leave a reply

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