The Making of Motown

The Making of Motown — page 1
A LETTER FROM DUCHESS Every generation has its sound One of the sounds of the 1960s was Motown The Motown record label was important in American music because it did more than create big hits Motown responded to the politics of the time It led teens of all races to join together for social change The founder of Motown Berry Gordy is quoted as saying I recognized the bridges that we crossed the racial problems and the barriers that we broke down with music We would go back and the audiences were integrated and the kids were dancing together and holding hands As you think about the impact of music ask yourself What is the soundtrack for my generation Please join me in learning about Motown’s impact on America Come with me on a journey that tells the story of the promise of freedom