Motown vs. Stax: A Legacy of Soul

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Fifty years ago, Motown Records began churning out catchy soul hits for pop audiences. Meanwhile, the raw sound of Stax Records blazed a trail for funk and R&B. Today: we debate the two catalysts of America’s soul explosion in the 1960s. Also: Operatic mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato discusses her thriving career and her newest CD release of angry arias. This is an repeat broadcast of Soundcheck.

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