Motown is a sub-genre of Soul music which is a more polished 'commercial' form of Soul music.

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This originated from Berry Gordy's record label 'Tamla Motown' which was founded in Detroit. The label was sucessful in createing an 'act' rather than just recording songs. Their artists were taught how to dance and styled.

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The label was hugely sucessful in promoting black artists at a time of racial segregation. 

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Notable acts from this lable include

• The Supremes

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• The Four Tops

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• Marvin Gaye

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• The Jackson 5

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• Stevie Wonder

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