There are several areas where Motown broke racial boundaries which were 'tabu' during the early 60's:
1: Having White musicians sitting in with Black musicians in recording sessions.
2: Having White performers in a Black owned company in the early 60's
3: Having mixed groups with their images on the labels.
4: Recording Country & Western artists and labels in his corporation.
5: Having White writers in #1 Soul/R&B hits.
6: Asking performers to showcase their talent in segregated venues in the South.
7: Asking performers to call for calm in the Black community in Detroit during the riots.
8: Having White artist (Chris Clark) on non-descrip label Weed, without even mentioning her name.
9: Singing songs about race 'Does Your Mother Know About Me' Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers.
10: Having Asian performers and writers. [Tommy Chong, Suzee Ikeda]
There are many other instances.
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why they call it motown
Jazz broke racial boundaries by bringing together musicians and audiences from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange. Originating in African American communities, it gained popularity across racial lines, with artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington crossing into mainstream music. Jazz clubs often became spaces where people of different races could interact, challenging segregation norms of the time. This genre not only influenced music but also contributed to the broader civil rights movement by promoting unity and understanding through shared musical experiences.
There are no perfect rhymes for the word Motown.
Motown is Detroit city's nickname. Motor City
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why they call it motown
Please Mr. Postman
There are no perfect rhymes for the word Motown.
Motown is life
Bill Cosby broke racial barriers on TV because he was the first African American who was an upper classmen on TV.
Motown is Detroit city's nickname. Motor City
It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
Eric and The VIKINGS On Motown And GORDY Records
Berry Gordy created Motown records.
Motown Software ended in 1996.
Motown Software was created in 1994.