Motown

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Motown
Parent company Universal Music Group
Founded 1959
Founder Berry Gordy Jr.
Distributing label The Universal Motown/Universal Republic Group (U.S.)
Genre R&B, soul, gospel, funk, jazz, blues, disco
Country of origin United States
Official website Official website of Motown Records
Motowns logo.
Motown Historical Museum.

Motown is a famous record label founded in Detroit, Michigan in the late 1950s by Berry Gordy. It is known for signing many well-known rhythm and blues singers and groups. Some of the artists who sang on the label include:

"Motown" can also refer to the city of Detroit itself, or to the genre of music made by artists like those listed above.

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