In This Episode

We're taking our listeners back to the days you could be "Dancing In the Streets" before you had to "Stop In the Name of Love". It's no secret that Motown had repeatable success in creating some of America's top hits. We speak with Allen Rawls, Board of Trustees member of Motown Museum and the legendary Funk Brother Dennis Coffey.

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“The notion that you can create an assembly line where every product comes out identical doesn't happen with humans. All of us are unique individuals."


ALLEN RAWLS

Host and Guests in this Episode

Host: Kaelynn Reid


As a Certified Design Futurist and the Host of Kimball International’s Alternative Design podcast, Kaelynn encourages designers to make creative decisions today for a more promising human experience tomorrow.

Guest: Allen Rawls

Board of Trustees Member of Mowtown Museum

Guest: Dennis Coffey

Motown Funk Brother

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From the infectious rhythms of "Dancing in the Streets" to the soul-stirring harmonies of "Stop in the Name of Love," Motown's indelible mark on the music industry remains undeniable. Yet, beyond the harmonies and beats, lies a treasure trove of creative insights that resonate far beyond music and extend into the world of design.

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