MOTOWN: A SUPREME INSIGHT - MAY 10

4950 Breton Road Southeast,Kentwood MI 49508

10 May, 2023

Description

Motown was not only the most successful independent record label in the world, but its music also defined an era. Enjoy a peek behind the curtains of “Hitsville” and discover how Berry Gordy’s origins helped create one of the industry’s greatest musical icons. Hear rare stories and learn little-known facts about its founder, the songwriters, musicians, and artists – famous, infamous, and those not typically known to have been associated to the ranks of Motown. From Gordy establishing ground-breaking performers to the staggering succession of artists abandoning the Motown label, this covers it all! The presentation is delivered by Michael Curtis, whose 10,000+ record collection specializes in Motown’s various label releases as far back as 1960. Guaranteed to be entertaining as well as enlightening. Sponsored by the Kentwood District Library in partnership with GRAAMA.