Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: motown

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After James Jamerson laid down all those funky bass lines in Detroit, helping to create 56 No. 1 R&B hits and 23 No. 1 pop hits, making Motown into a cultural juggernaut, popular music never has been the same.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/james-jamerson-street-edisto-island-sc/article_a52574a2-3bac-11ee-a9a5-53a51a9b2b2f.html

Ageless Motown royalty thrilled with his supple voice, stylish showmanship and unstoppable songs.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/grand-casino-hinckley-ooh-baby-did-smokey-robinson-motown-temptations-diana-ross-gasms/600271264/

A Motown Celebration offers audiences a musical revue of some of the record company’s greatest hits by legends Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder.

Source: https://thegabber.com/a-motown-celebration-opens-freefalls-new-season/

As Diana Ross, Samantha performed the Motown legend's hit song "Upside Down" with teammates Chanelle and Comfort with each member of the group portraying the iconic singer at a different stage in her career.

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/23365869.bury-singer-transformed-diana-ross-itvs-starstruck/?ref=rss

Berry Gordy, the creator of Motown, stated in a statement that Barrett was “not only a fantastic vocalist and pianist, but he, along with his writing partner Norman Whitfield, created a tremendous body of work.”

Source: https://ksusentinel.com/2023/01/30/barrett-strong-dies/

But I listened to a lot of Miles and Trane, Motown, and R&B.

Source: https://chicagoreader.com/music/the-mightiest-double-bill-at-the-chicago-jazz-festival/

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Motown legends Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were honored as the MusiCares Persons of the Year Friday during a gala event at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Source: https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2023/02/04/Famous-birthdays-for-Feb-4-Alice-Cooper-Hannibal-Buress/5121675384439/

Full Circle Party Band brings the hottest sounds and vibrations of Motown and Country Music your way.

Source: https://www.breezynews.com/attala/live-music-and-dancing-at-the-vfw-6

Iconic R&B singer Brandy released a titillating new holiday song this week, “Christmas Party For Two,” via Motown Records.

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/new-song-saturday-hear-new-tracks-from-baby-tate-alice-cooper-pussy-riot-and-more/

In 1969, Motown singer Shorty Long drowned in a boating accident.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/entertainment-news/2023/06/today-in-entertainment-history-monroe-married-miller/

It's more West Coast than Motown, a style of rhythm and blues filtered through Chicano culture that broke through with Ritchie Valens.

Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/entertainment/music/cesareo-garasa-musical-all-ages-event-good-for-the-soul/article_5d6c2454-a7db-11ed-805f-4f20bf78907a.html

Motown and Soul music put on a Carnival costume and dress up into Salsa music for a special Carnival night.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/20/events-at-rialto-in-february/

NEW YORK (AP) — It's been nearly a decade since last album, but new music from the King of Motown is on the horizon.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/us/smokey-robinson-king-of-motown-to-release-new-solo-album/article_20cddaac-31c4-54af-92d4-674b4631222f.html

Organiser Irene Harper said: “I used to at a hotel for years and tried to build up the events there, I decided to organise a Motown night because a lot of people follow Motown and with it being a bank holiday weekend, people might be able to attend.

Source: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23424157.motown-soul-event-comes-bolton-easter-bank-holiday/?ref=rss

Organiser Irene Harper said: “I used to at a hotel for years and tried to build up the events there, I decided to organise a Motown night because a lot of people follow Motown and with it being a bank holiday weekend, people might be able to attend.

Source: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23424157.motown-soul-event-comes-bolton-easter-bank-holiday/?ref=rss

Revels said his inspiration for founding the “Shadows of the 60s” and creating the production is rooted in his deep appreciation for the great voices of Motown.

Source: https://www.eastvillagemagazine.org/2023/12/14/shadows-of-the-60s-motown-holiday-tribute-motown-magic-coming-to-flint/

The band signed to Motown and scored a series of hits including “Easy,” “Brick House,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Lady (You Bring Me Up).”

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/22/aging-rock-stars-eric-clapton-dolly-parton-aerosmith-the-police/

“The Cure for Loneliness” and “Come Said the Girl” are horn-driven standouts reminiscent of vintage 60’s Motown.

Source: https://t2conline.com/the-glorious-corner-509/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-glorious-corner-509