The New York Times – Music:
He was a mainstay of the group that was known for hits like “Could It Be I’m Falling Love,” from its inception in 1954 until his retirement last year.
Category: Motown Records
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How Hip-Hop Conquered the World
The New York Times – Music:
Fifty years ago, a party in the Bronx jumpstarted an essential American artform. For decades the genre has thrived by explaining the country to itself.
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Paul Justman, Who Shed Light on Motown’s Unsung Heroes, Dies at 74
The New York Times – Music:
After establishing himself as a leading music video director in the 1980s, he found acclaim with his 2002 documentary about session musicians.
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Mable John, Soul Singer With a Star-Studded Résumé, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
She was one of the first female acts signed to Motown, and her career later intersected with Isaac Hayes and Ray Charles. But she eventually heeded a higher calling.
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Lamont Dozier, Writer of Numerous Motown Hits, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
With the brothers Brian and Eddie Holland, Mr. Dozier wrote dozens of singles that reached the pop or R&B charts, including “You Can’t Hurry Love,” by the Supremes.
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Michael Henderson, Funk Bassist Turned Crooner, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Music:
He was a sideman with Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis before embarking on a successful second career as a singer of soulful, romantic ballads.
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National Endowment for the Humanities Announces $33.17 Million in Grants
The New York Times – Music:
In New York, the Tenement Museum, Women Make Movies, UnionDocs, LaGuardia Community College and more will receive funding.