New book tells the story of Motown’s etiquette coach
Book is titled “Maxine Powell: Motown’s Maven of Class, Style, and Refinement”
Updated: July 29, 2026 at 1:53 PM
She was the etiquette coach for Motown recording artists like The Temptations, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and others, and now the late Maxine Powell’s story is being told in a new book.
The author of “Maxine Powell: Motown’s Maven of Class, Style, and Refinement” appeared on “Live in the D” to highlight the new book. Watch the video above to see the interview with author Beverly Bantom.
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