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Tamla Motown|ˈtæmlə ˈməʊtaʊn|
The name of two U.S. record labels, Tamla and Motown, launched in 1960 by Berry Gordy Jr., used attrib. and absol. to designate a style of music characterized by a heavy beat and influenced by gospel music, which was made popular by the Black artists he employed. Also ellipt. as Tamla. Cf. Motown.
[1964Melody Maker 6 June 13/6 So far, the Tamla-Motown operation has subsisted almost entirely on single record hits.] 1968P. Oliver Screening Blues ii. 46 Rhythm and blues, rock 'n roll, the Tamla-Motown sound and the techniques of the gospel singer. 1970Melody Maker 3 Oct. 25/1 The new record is directly in between reggae and Tamla Motown. Ibid. 25/2 I've always wanted to try to get a Jimmy Cliff sound, so I am bound to aim in a Tamla direction. 1977Time Out 28 Jan.–3 Feb. 62/1 (Advt.), All types of sounds wanted—progressive/rock/oldies/middle of the road/jazz/blues/tamla-soul/classical/easy listening/films/shows/budget. |