Berry Gordy Jr.
James Brown!
Mahalia Jackson recorded the song 'Move On Up a Little Higher.'
Rural (country) and urban
stax (apex)
True
Motown songwriters were successful because they had the ability to write songs for African-American artists that appealed to both African-Americans and white audiences.
The field-holler
The Funk Brothers were session musicians who provided the backing to most Motown recordings. Some of the musicians were Jack Ashford, Robert White, and Eddie Willis.
The songs were connected to life and daily functions.