American singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. The founder and front man of the Motown vocal group The Miracles. A legend in the industry, he is one of the earliest and most influential contributors to the Motown scene.
Carvin Winans sits down with Smokey Robinson to discuss tension surrounding performing in the south, Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement, and being raised in Detroit.
Carvin Winans sits down with Smokey Robinson to discuss auditioning in front of Berry Gordy, competing with The Platters, and becoming friends with Berry.
Carvin Winans sits down with Smokey Robinson to discuss knowing each other before being involved in the music industry, Smokey’s first experience with gospel music, and his favourite musicians.
Carvin Winans sits down with Smokey Robinson to discuss Berry Gordy forming Motown, the competition at Motown, and the strong community that surrounded the label.
Carvin Winans sits down with Smokey Robinson to discuss the unique talent of singing, musical inspirations, and meeting Berry Gordy.