Tamla Records was once the pipeline for entrepreneur Berry Gordy’s earliest releases out of Detroit. The West Grand Boulevard-based Tamla Records was launched by Gordy in 1959 as he began to build ...

Mable John, the first female solo artist signed to Motown (then Tamla) Records, a Stax singer and longtime Ray Charles collaborator, has died at the age of 91. John died Thursday at her home in Los ...

Sara Powers is a digital producer for CBS Detroit. A Detroit native, Sara has been covering local topics such as breaking news, politics and entertainment for CBS Detroit since 2021. (CBS DETROIT) - ...

Over his illustrious career, Motown legend Smokey Robinson has been responsible for classics like “The Tears of a Clown,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” and “Shop Around.” But his most enduring ...

The Motown legend is a dad to two sons and one daughter Tamla Robinson Instagram Smokey Robinson takes pride and joy in his three children. The four-time Grammy-winning artist and songwriter welcomed ...

DETROIT -- A collection of 18 classic and often rare televised performances by Motown artists from 1965 through 1971 will be released next month on DVD. Among the highlights are the Marvelettes ...

Motown wasn’t really known for its politically conscious music. Then came “What’s Going On.” Released on May 21, 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, Marvin Gaye’s album became a monster, spawning ...

One of the most iconic brands in the Motown universe is getting a revival. Tamla Records — once the pipeline for entrepreneur Berry Gordy’s earliest releases out of Detroit — is being reactivated by ...

Motown wasn’t really known for its politically conscious music. Then came “What’s Going On.”Released on May 21, 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, Marvin Gaye’s album became a monster, spawning ...