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  • May 2008
    • Duffy Latest to Give Motown a UK Twist

      Duffy Latest to Give Motown a UK Twist

      A 23-year-old Welsh singer is the latest in a wave of pop artists—female, British ones—to channel 1960s Motown, the Wall Street Journal reports. Duffy, who storms the US this week with TV talk-show appearances and a performance at the Apollo tonight, is already a hit across Europe, her soul sound coming on the heels of fellow Brit Amy Winehouse’s multi-platinum success. More »

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      music   Amy Winehouse   Wales   Aretha Franklin   soul   Motown

    • Martha Reeves' Stolen Equipment Turns Up

      Martha Reeves' Stolen Equipment Turns Up

      Recording equipment reported stolen from former Motown star Martha Reeves has turned up in a Detroit pawnshop, the Free Press reports. The equipment was taken last week from the childhood home of Reeves, who's now a Motor City councilwoman. More »

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      Detroit   robbery   city council   Motown

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