Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has announced this year’s recipients of the Marian Anderson Award. Patti LaBelle and Gamble & Huff will be honored, representing a first-time focus on Philadelphia’s contribution to the popular music world. The award is named after the famous Philadelphia opera singer, and recognizes artists for their humanitarian efforts. This year’s award […]
The Sound of Philadelphia, or the Motown Sound…….you decide!
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)Philadelphia International Records’ Offices 309A South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 When: February, 1971 What: Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff were already certified hitmakers. But when Clive Davis of Columbia Records infused the songwriting and production duo with the cash to form Philadelphia International Records, they had the […]
Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff are synonymous with Philadelphia soul music, and their rich body of work makes them deserving of this recognition. While their music and record label Philadelphia International Records literally helped define Philly sonically as the force behind The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), Gamble & Huff’s impact was felt worldwide. For Black […]
