Just in case you haven’t noticed from the myriads of tribute compilation and articles flooding your music store / newsstand of choice: today marks the 50th anniversary of the foundation of Motown Records, a label that is said to have had a #1 hit or two over the past couple of years (and maybe even a bit of an impact on your favourite Jazzanova guest vocalist / kwaito producer / ringtone rapper).

We don’t really know what to say about Gordy and company that hasn’t been said yet, so we restrain to gently invite you on a guided tour to Hitsville USA, put together by the gentlemen Mizell, Coffey, and Degiorgio.

Mizell Brothers Lecture Session Video
Dennis Coffey Lecture Session Video
Sound Obsession - Motown Special Part 1: 1965-1967 - Kirk Degiorgio (As One, London)
Sound Obsession - Motown Special Part 2: 1968-1969 - Kirk Degiorgio (As One, London)
Sound Obsession - Motown Special Part 3: 1970 -1972 - Kirk Degiorgio (As One, London)

Enjoy!