* Classic Motown *

Motown is a record label that was originally founded in Detroit on April 14, 1960, by Berry Gordy Jr. It played an important role in the racial integration of popular music, but not only because it was the first record label owned by an African American, but also, because by creating the new sound, known as The Motown Sound, a style of soul/R&B music with a distinct pop influence, it crossed-over racially different music styles. Even though artist development at the Motown was very strict and production style almost factory-like, in order to create artists with the look and the sound that would be accepted in a conservative, white popular music market, the music that came out of the Motown, was still creative and very fresh and different. I always felt that parallel to the important changes in the society, Motown brought non-aggressive, smooth and subtle music revolution with a sound that influenced and inspired, and still does, many musicians, in every genre of music. Since 2005, Motown is a part of the Universal Motown, but I will take you back to the roots, to the world of the original Motown sound, better known as a Classic Motown, where it all started. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tune in tonight (18.04.2011) to Gimme A Beat, to hear my choice of the female artists of Classic Motown sound tune in for.. Classic Motown from 22:00 - 00:00 on: webradio lora featuring: gimme a beat on youtube Kisses, Babymonster ————————————————————————– for the info about old shows please go to previous entries or : babymonster’s blog on myspace