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Motown

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, actor and passionate Motown fan Martin Freeman visits the record label's birthplace - Detroit - where he meets the unsung heroes of Motown, The Funk Brothers. He speaks to Eddie Willis, Bob Babbit and Uriel Jones.

Presenter:: Martin Freeman

Transmitted:: 25/11/2008

Genre:: Music

Related Links:: - News of Uriel Jones's death
- Radio 2's Motown Season
- More about the 50th anniversary at Classic Motown
- Review of the Motown 50 album at BBC Music
- Motown Historical Museum Detroit

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