marybrewster
01-26-2012, 11:13 AM
http://www.carnegiehall.org/PressRelease.aspx?pr=4294983936
Carnegie Hall Presents 'A Tribute to the Music of Motown' Led by Musical Director Ray Chew on Thursday, February 9
Concert Hosted by CNN’s Soledad O'Brien with Performances by Boyz II Men, Dionne Warwick, Paul Shaffer, Martha Reeves, BeBe Winans, and Special Surprise Guests
On Thursday, February 9 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall presents A Tribute to the Music of Motown—a program that pays homage to the distinctive soul sound that struck a lasting chord in American popular culture and celebrates the famed record label’s over 50-year legacy. The event, hosted by CNN journalist Soledad O’Brien, will include performances by a host of notable artists—some of whom were a part of Motown’s golden era, and others whose music reflects the label’s lasting influence. In addition, performers will celebrate Motown founder, Berry Gordy, as well as pay tribute to Nickolas Ashford—of the famed songwriting team Ashford and Simpson—one of the label’s most successful songwriters.
Featured artists include: legendary recording artist Dionne Warwick, singer and former member of Motown’s Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Martha Reeves, R&B vocal trio Boyz II Men, musician and composer Paul Shaffer, and gospel singer BeBe Winans performing a tribute to Nickolas Ashford, with more surprise guest artists to be announced. Ray Chew, current musical director of FOX’s American Idol, serves as the musical director for the evening, which he calls a true tribute in celebration of the music, with original arrangements for all of the classic hits, including: “Reach Out And Touch,” “Ain't No Mountain High Enough,” and “Dancin' In The Street.” Of the music’s longevity, Chew notes, “A lot of people forget that it’s been decades since we had all those great hits, but they have lasted throughout generations because of the total weight of the artistic measure that they had. These weren’t just songs. They had messages of the time. They had great artists delivering them... A hundred years from now, people will still be listening to Motown.” A Tribute to the Music of Motown is the second performance produced by Chew Entertainment with Ray Chew and his wife and business partner, Vivian Scott Chew. The couple, in partnership with Carnegie Hall, produced the sold-out gospel extravaganza A Night of Inspiration in 2010.
Carnegie Hall Presents 'A Tribute to the Music of Motown' Led by Musical Director Ray Chew on Thursday, February 9
Concert Hosted by CNN’s Soledad O'Brien with Performances by Boyz II Men, Dionne Warwick, Paul Shaffer, Martha Reeves, BeBe Winans, and Special Surprise Guests
On Thursday, February 9 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall presents A Tribute to the Music of Motown—a program that pays homage to the distinctive soul sound that struck a lasting chord in American popular culture and celebrates the famed record label’s over 50-year legacy. The event, hosted by CNN journalist Soledad O’Brien, will include performances by a host of notable artists—some of whom were a part of Motown’s golden era, and others whose music reflects the label’s lasting influence. In addition, performers will celebrate Motown founder, Berry Gordy, as well as pay tribute to Nickolas Ashford—of the famed songwriting team Ashford and Simpson—one of the label’s most successful songwriters.
Featured artists include: legendary recording artist Dionne Warwick, singer and former member of Motown’s Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Martha Reeves, R&B vocal trio Boyz II Men, musician and composer Paul Shaffer, and gospel singer BeBe Winans performing a tribute to Nickolas Ashford, with more surprise guest artists to be announced. Ray Chew, current musical director of FOX’s American Idol, serves as the musical director for the evening, which he calls a true tribute in celebration of the music, with original arrangements for all of the classic hits, including: “Reach Out And Touch,” “Ain't No Mountain High Enough,” and “Dancin' In The Street.” Of the music’s longevity, Chew notes, “A lot of people forget that it’s been decades since we had all those great hits, but they have lasted throughout generations because of the total weight of the artistic measure that they had. These weren’t just songs. They had messages of the time. They had great artists delivering them... A hundred years from now, people will still be listening to Motown.” A Tribute to the Music of Motown is the second performance produced by Chew Entertainment with Ray Chew and his wife and business partner, Vivian Scott Chew. The couple, in partnership with Carnegie Hall, produced the sold-out gospel extravaganza A Night of Inspiration in 2010.