Motown

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"It's weird, because Motown is American, and American companies aren't doing it," he said at MIDEM during his first trip to Europe.

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  • We met in downtown Motown, at Hart Plaza, near the Renaissance Center. —  EQMM,March-April2006
  • Supporters see reason for optimism in Motown, and big events that bring people in can help change the national perception of the city. —  Channel3000.com - Local News
  • I think Motown is my least favorite of the Idol theme nights. —  Gawker
  • If Motown is the sound of 1960s Detroit soul and Sub Pop is the sound of flannel wearing rock in the late '80s, Fierce Panda Records was the sound of North London in the second half of the' 90s. —  Drowned In Sound // Feed
  • Turner cited another significant anniversary recognized this year: the 50th anniversary of Motown, a prominent part of black music and culture. —  Stories from The Sun
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