In its second post of the New Year, Adam White's West Grand Blog 01/16/26 recognizes the soon-to-be released biography about Sylvia Moy, one of Motown's least known, yet most accomplished songwriters and producers, whom West profiled on the blog shortly before her death in 2017.
The historical corrective, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, has already earned a starred Booklist review and praise in publications ranging from Kirkus Reviews to Ms. magazine. Canada's The Globe and Mail listed it as one of eleven music books to watch in 2026.
White is a Motown historian and longtime music industry writer whose West Grand Blog is a platform where he shares articles, provides updates and offers insights on Motown history, music releases, tributes to its stars and related topics. West Grand Blog has gained significant popularity, with more than 98,000 unique visitors since its debut in February 2017, making it a notable resource for fans and enthusiasts of Motown music.
A former editor in chief, international editor and managing editor of Billboard, White has authored several books, including a Grammy-nominated album retrospective, The Motown Story: The First Twenty-Five Years, narrated by Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie.
It's No Wonder is available for preorder and released everywhere on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Media contact
Tara Kennedy, Publicity Director
Grand Central Publishing and Da Capo
[email protected]
The historical corrective, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, has already earned a starred Booklist review and praise in publications ranging from Kirkus Reviews to Ms. magazine. Canada's The Globe and Mail listed it as one of eleven music books to watch in 2026.
White is a Motown historian and longtime music industry writer whose West Grand Blog is a platform where he shares articles, provides updates and offers insights on Motown history, music releases, tributes to its stars and related topics. West Grand Blog has gained significant popularity, with more than 98,000 unique visitors since its debut in February 2017, making it a notable resource for fans and enthusiasts of Motown music.
A former editor in chief, international editor and managing editor of Billboard, White has authored several books, including a Grammy-nominated album retrospective, The Motown Story: The First Twenty-Five Years, narrated by Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie.
It's No Wonder is available for preorder and released everywhere on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Media contact
Tara Kennedy, Publicity Director
Grand Central Publishing and Da Capo
[email protected]
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