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Motown civil rights recordings, Motown cover song contest

Season 51 Episode 34

Motown Museum CEO Robin Terry sheds light on Motown Records’ groundbreaking decision to make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches available on record albums and how that continues to influence the museum’s initiatives. Plus, Masterpiece Sound Studios recently showcased the power of Motown's musical legacy with its cover song contest, crowning Drey Skonie and The Klouds as the first-place winner.

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