Nation Jan 30 Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists, dies at 81 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Aug 09 Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier, who crafted dozens of top 10 songs, is dead at 81 Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier has died at age 81. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Feb 10 Watch 7:48 How Smokey Robinson knows a good song when he sees one He’s known as the “King of Motown,” his career a hallmark of romantic soul and rhythm and blues. Jeffrey Brown speaks with music icon Smokey Robinson, recently honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, about his Motown legacy, what… By PBS News Hour
Arts Nov 18 Honored for songwriting, Motown legend Smokey Robinson proves he really got a hold on pop music The Library of Congress honored Smokey Robinson in a tribute concert, awarding the soul legend with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. PBS stations nationwide will air the event tomorrow, Feb. 10, 2017. Check your local listings. Smokey Robinson was… By Joshua Barajas
Nation Oct 05 Watch 6:58 What Detroit's golden years gave America Detroit once seemed a city that stood on the threshold of unlimited possibilities. Washington Post and Detroit native David Maraniss examines that creative and booming metropolis of 50 years ago in his new book, "Once in a Great City." Maraniss… By PBS News Hour
Oct 05 Conversation: 'Going Back' With Phil Collins By Tom LeGro Released last week in America, Phil Collins' latest album, "Going Back," is his homage to the music idols of his youth. The collection of Motown and soul hits by the former drummer and lead singer of Genesis reached No. 1… Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch Fans Bid Final Farewell to 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson fans around the world paid a final tribute to the "King of Pop" on Tuesday, as the fallen singer was laid to rest following a star-studded memorial service. Jeffrey Kaye reports from Los Angeles. Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch Essayist Looks at a Singer and His City NewsHour essayist Clarence Page shares some thoughts about Bob Seger and Detriot. He asks what happens to factory rock music when the factories are gone. Continue watching