Congratulations are in order for Leon Huff! Last night, the songwriting legend was awarded the Marian Anderson Award with his musical partner Kenneth Gamble. Patti LaBelle was also presented with the award – created to recognize critically acclaimed artists – in a celebration of Philadelphia sound.

Congratulations to @mspattilabelle @gambleandhuff receiving the Marian Anderson Award!!! Well deserved! #musicmoguls #livinglegends #Philly pic.twitter.com/eGk1K2HELH

— Anthony Hardy Williams (@SenTonyWilliams) November 16, 2016

We talked with Huff in 2014 about making music in Philly, writing hit after hit and creating The Sound of Philadelphia.