Music of Detroit

Fire in Little Africa Set for May 28 Release Via Motown Records/Black Forum in Partnership with the Bob Dylan Center® and Woody Guthrie Center®

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Musicians, African-American music, African-American culture, Motown, Music of Detroit, Hip hop, Bob Dylan

"Carrying the legacy of the Black Wall Street community, Fire in Little Africa is a body of work filled with purpose and prolific storytelling.

Key Points: 
  • "Carrying the legacy of the Black Wall Street community, Fire in Little Africa is a body of work filled with purpose and prolific storytelling.
  • I am honored and feel privileged to have Motown Records/Black Forum partner with Dr. View, the Bob Dylan Center and Guthrie Center to release this impactful hip-hop album."
  • There are Black Wall Streets across the diaspora and we unequivocally know that Fire in Little Africa will inspire many people.
  • Fire in Little Africa marks the first new material released by Black Forum since the label's relaunch earlier this year.

Ethiopia Habtemariam Elevated To Chairman & CEO Of Motown Records

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Motown, Music, Music of Detroit, American music, Record labels, Gordy family, African-American culture, African-American music, Berry Gordy

Since joining Motown, Habtemariam oversaw the label's relocation to Los Angeles from New York in 2014 and its subsequent resurgence.Under her leadership, Motown continues its traditions of artist development and forging dynamic partnerships with creative and entrepreneurial entities including Atlanta-based Quality Control Music (QC).

Key Points: 
  • Since joining Motown, Habtemariam oversaw the label's relocation to Los Angeles from New York in 2014 and its subsequent resurgence.Under her leadership, Motown continues its traditions of artist development and forging dynamic partnerships with creative and entrepreneurial entities including Atlanta-based Quality Control Music (QC).
  • Habtemariam said, "It's an incredible honor to represent and define what Motown is today.
  • Prior to joining Motown, Habtemariam was President of Urban Music & Co-Head of Creative at Universal Music Publishing Group, where she developed the careers of some of the most significant songwriters/producers in music today.
  • Founded in 1959 by Mr. Berry Gordy, Motown Records created a worldwide platform, crafting relationships and a path for creative Black entrepreneurship.

Ethiopia Habtemariam Elevated To Chairman & CEO Of Motown Records

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 1, 2021
Motown, Music, Music of Detroit, American music, Record labels, Gordy family, African-American culture, African-American music, Berry Gordy

Since joining Motown, Habtemariam oversaw the label's relocation to Los Angeles from New York in 2014 and its subsequent resurgence.Under her leadership, Motown continues its traditions of artist development and forging dynamic partnerships with creative and entrepreneurial entities including Atlanta-based Quality Control Music (QC).

Key Points: 
  • Since joining Motown, Habtemariam oversaw the label's relocation to Los Angeles from New York in 2014 and its subsequent resurgence.Under her leadership, Motown continues its traditions of artist development and forging dynamic partnerships with creative and entrepreneurial entities including Atlanta-based Quality Control Music (QC).
  • Habtemariam said, "It's an incredible honor to represent and define what Motown is today.
  • Prior to joining Motown, Habtemariam was President of Urban Music & Co-Head of Creative at Universal Music Publishing Group, where she developed the careers of some of the most significant songwriters/producers in music today.
  • Founded in 1959 by Mr. Berry Gordy, Motown Records created a worldwide platform, crafting relationships and a path for creative Black entrepreneurship.

MOTOWN/UMe CELEBRATES THE LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AND THE GREAT MARCH ON WASHINGTON FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM

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Friday, August 28, 2020
Music, Record labels, Concurrent computing, African-American culture, African-American music, Motown, Music of Detroit, Streaming, We Shall Overcome, Streaming media

Available for the first time as a stand-alone single on global streaming platforms, listen to "I Have A Dream" HERE .

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  • Available for the first time as a stand-alone single on global streaming platforms, listen to "I Have A Dream" HERE .
  • Motown Records recorded the key speeches and then, adding singer Liz Lands' studio performance of "We Shall Overcome," swiftly released a full album that fall.
  • The company's striking, close mic'd sound was a more accurate capture of the event than any news report of the day.
  • As TIME proclaimed, "Martin Luther King Jr. and Motown saved the sound of the civil rights movement.

Performers and Presenters Announced for "Motown 60: A GRAMMY® Celebration"

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Women, Entertainment, Music, TV and Radio, Celebrity, General Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Consumer, MEN, Record labels, Music, Rhythm and blues, African-American culture, African-American music, Motown, Music of Detroit, Grammy Award

Just two days after the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards, the Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, and CBS will celebrate historic American record label Motown Records by presenting "Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration."

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  • Just two days after the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards, the Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, and CBS will celebrate historic American record label Motown Records by presenting "Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration."
  • The live concert taping will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. PT at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
  • "Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC.
  • The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals.