'It proved the US's biggest gangsta rapper could be vulnerable': How Tupac wrote the ultimate anthem for single mothers
The iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But Dear Mama, a tribute to his mother Afeni, showed off ...
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The legacy of Detroit Memorial Park lives on through history it has made and preserved
the leading act of Motown Records during the 1960s; Ron Banks (May 10, 1951-March 4, 2010), founder of The Dramatics, which first rose to fame nationally on the Stax Records label in collaboration ...
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Things to do in metro Detroit, March 14 and beyond
• “Peter Pan” musical: Through March 16, Fox Theatre, Detroit, Family Night is 7:30 p.m. March 12, at the Fox, buy one adult ...
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The Symphony of Southeast TX to present Soulful: R&B, Motown, Funk, Disco & Beyond concert
Get ready to boogie as the Symphony of Southeast Texas presents its final POPS concert of the season.The "Soulful: R&B, ...
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Things to do in metro Detroit, March 14 and beyond
• 97.9 “We Up Now, Vol. 2”: May 10, Fox Theatre, Detroit, featuring BossMan Dlow, Yung Miami, Kash Doll and Veeze, lineup subject to change, ticket prices vary. • Lalah Hathaway: May 10 ...
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Why rhythm is as important as the notes you play in a blues guitar solo
I’ve leaned towards a funk style for these examples – this makes it easier to focus on the rhythmic element – but the kind of funk I’m referencing is ‘old-school’ R&B/Motown.
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Standing In The Shadows: 10 Of The Best Female Motown Stars You’ve Never Heard Of
It became not only one of the best Motown records of 1967, it was also one of their publishing arm’s biggest money-spinners, covered by Blood, Sweat & Tears, Lou Rawls, Alton Ellis, and many others.