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   Why was R&B so popular in the 70s?

   • Through visionary works of thunderous funk, euphoric disco escapes, and smooth quiet storm ballads, artists propelled R&B into new frontiers. The genre shed its skin, yet retained its soul. By the end of the 70s, the foundations had been laid for R&B to synthesize all streams of African American music into a creative force without limits.

   Funk, Disco, and Soul: R&B’s Fearless 1970s Revolution

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   How did R&B evolve in the 70s?

   • Whether through the dance floor abandon of disco or the candlelit atmosphere of quiet storm, mid-late 70s R&B provided a mental release from urban tensions. The genre branched into divergent modes of cathartic escape. And the seeds of future electronic dance music and adult contemporary ballads were firmly planted.

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   Why is R&B so popular?

   • By absorbing the era’s myriad influences, the genre gave voice to cries for justice and liberation. Through visionary works of thunderous funk, euphoric disco escapes, and smooth quiet storm ballads, artists propelled R&B into new frontiers. The genre shed its skin, yet retained its soul.

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   What was music like in the 70s?

   • The 1970s saw punk, funk, disco and a lot of other subgenres emerge as the decade progressed. The 70s also saw the end of the hippie movement and a return to more conservative values. In music, this meant that there was less experimentation with…

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   Oct 18, 2023 · Oct 18, 2023. In this essay, I will delve into the musical and cultural landscape of 70s R&B. Exploring the social climate, stylistic innovations, subgenres, chart-topping artists, and other...

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   Feb 6, 2023 · R&B music would not exist without America's Black communities. It's an enormously popular genre invented, nurtured and innovated by Black artists. February is Black History Month, and each week...

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   Sep 19, 2023 · The 1970s marked a dynamic and transformative era for Motown, cementing its position as a cultural powerhouse. The 1970s marked the vibrant rise of funk music, a genre that emerged from the soul and R&B traditions, and evolved into a powerful and influential force.

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   Top 100 R&B Songs in 1970. (If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? Find the top 100 R&B songs for the year of 1970 and listen to them all! Can you guess the number one R&B song in 1970?

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   Originally released in the late 1970s and early '80s, East Side Story represents a distinctive vein of horn-laden R&B and soul music, mostly from the '60s — think The Four Tops or The Delfonics.

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   Nov 25, 2021 · 70s music was a revolutionary period for black people in pride and R&B music. We made undeniable fashion statements, and black music addressed the issues of racism and war (Marvin Gaye), Black pride (James Brown), and love for ourselves and our community (Earth Wind & Fire).

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   This was also the decade that saw disco become popular, bringing with it new subgenres like funk, soul and R&B. Regardless of whether you prefer blues or psychedelic, there is something for everyone from the 70s music era. Here is more about the culture, festivals, songs and artists that shaped this memorable period in history.