Music has evolved throughout the decades, but even with the current musical climate, no one can deny the impact of the 1970s.

In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and how it ...

Explore iconic ‘70s female singers who defined a decade. Discover their timeless music, unforgettable voices and lasting ...

As the guitarist said at Theater on the Lake, the only thing the band has in common with the one-hit wonders they were ...

TMZ reports that the pet bird named KiKi can sing ’70s soul music such as Earth, Wind and Fire’s “September." Evidently, the bird’s behavior frustrates its sleep-deprived owner ...

John Lennon didn't have the big-bang decade-opening album like his former bandmate George Harrison. He didn't turn to more homespun music like Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Instead, he simply bared ...

Many released their music through either Motown Records or Atlantic Records, both of which were seen as instrumental in promoting soul. As the genre continued to evolve in the early 70s ...

At this legendary spot, late producer, arranger, and saxophonist Willie Mitchell helped define ‘70s soul music. He produced timeless classics like Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” and ...