admin Ray Charles: The Quiet Burden of a Soul Legend
## More Than a Musical GeniusRay Charles didn’t just invent soul music; he lived a life that was a testament…
CONG NGUYEN VAN TU Mary Wells: The Final Song of the Queen of Motown
## The First Star of MotownMary Wells was Motown’s first major female star, the woman whose hit ‘My Guy’ made…
Paul Williams: The Tragic Silence of the Temptations’ Anchor
## The Original Baritone of The TemptationsPaul Williams was a founding member of The Temptations and the group’s earliest lead…
Eddie Kendricks: The Final Falsetto of the Motown Icon
## The Sweet Voice of SoulEddie Kendricks was the co-founder and the distinctive falsetto of The Temptations. His voice brought…
David Ruffin: The Final High Note of the Temptations’ Lead
## The Voice of the TemptationsDavid Ruffin possessed one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in Motown history. As…
Florence Ballard: The Tragic Silence of the ‘Lost Supreme’
## The Founding Voice of The SupremesFlorence Ballard was the founder and the original lead singer of The Primettes, which…
Tammi Terrell: The Final Mountain for Motown’s Sweetheart
## The Sparkling Star of MotownTammi Terrell was the sweetheart of Motown, a woman whose chemistry with Marvin Gaye produced…
Minnie Riperton: The Angelic Soul Who Taught Us to Love
## The Five-Octave AngelMinnie Riperton possessed a voice of incredible range and clarity, most famously demonstrated in her hit ‘Lovin\’…
Donny Hathaway: The Tragic Silence of a Soul Genius
## The Voice of Soulful PerfectionDonny Hathaway possessed a voice of extraordinary warmth and technical skill. From his classic duets…
Marvin Gaye: The Inner City Blues of a Soul Visionary
## The Voice of the DispossessedMarvin Gaye’s 1971 album ‘What\’s Going On’ was a revolutionary moment in music. He moved…