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

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rich heritage and innovative music events. In Chicago, the sweet falsetto-voiced Curtis Mayfield, along with the Impressions, blueprinted 1970s soul with message songs of peace and unity.