Alfred Haber to Send Motown 60 Around the World

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Alfred Haber, Inc. has secured the exclusive international distribution television rights to Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration.

A two-hour special honoring the legendary Motown Records record label, Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration will be broadcast on April 21, on the CBS Television Network. Alfred Haber will be offering the special for the first time at MIPTV.

Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration is set to feature an all-star lineup of performers, including Motown icons Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder. Ciara, Chloe X Halle, Fantasia, Tori Kelly, John Legend, NE-YO, Pentatonix, Meghan Trainor and more are also slated to perform. Motown legend Smokey Robinson will host the special alongside Cedric the Entertainer.

Among the songs on the celebration’s setlist are “I’ll Be There,” “My Girl,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Please Mr. Postman,” “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing,” “Nowhere To Run,” “Superstition,” “Shop Around,” “All Night Long,” “What’s Going On,” “Super Freak” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).”

Alfred Haber, president of Alfred Haber, Inc., said: “No other record company in history has exerted such a tremendous influence on both the style and substance of popular music and culture—an influence still being felt today. Motown made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large all over the world, regardless of race, age or culture, and we’re proud to be part of this very special tribute.”