12 ‘Fancy’ Electronics From the 1970s That Were the Height of Innovation
Shanina/istockphotoIt’s hard to imagine a world without the many modern conveniences we enjoy today. Can’t function without ...
Take a look in your attic: these 5 items from the 70s could be worth thousands of dollars
If you need some incentive to tidy up your garage or attic, you may find some hidden treasures worth a pretty penny in the ...
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Storytelling songstress celebrates 1970s nostalgia in Aldershot
The West End Centre in Aldershot will welcome storytelling songstress Harriet for a night of 1970s nostalgia on March 27 at ...
15 Must-Watch Movies That Perfectly Capture the 1970s Vibe
Bell bottoms, big hair, and upbeat tunes were all the rage in the 1970s, a decade that has been depicted onscreen several times. Although years have passed since this period took place, its cultural ...
Two friends publish book on the Chicago area’s 1970s rock and roll concert scene
Mark Plotnick and his concert-going buddy Jim Summaria got to see all of their favorite bands at various concert venues in the Chicago area.
From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
For hip-hop, this was expressed through the turntable manipulation pioneered by DJ Kool Herc in 1973, when he extended and looped breakbeats to energize crowds. House music’s innovators turned to the ...
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Teddy Osei: Iconic musician who laid foundation for contemporary African music
The death of Osibisa’s charismatic bandleader Teddy Osei is the end of an era for a generation that broke the barriers for ...
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Italy in the late 1970s: Mass party Leninism, Radio Alice and Mao Dada
The attempt to bridge the gap between art and politics in the same moment retaining Leninist ideology appeared with Mao Dada ...
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The Jarrow music maestro who rose to stardom with a mega hit
The man who had a British mega hit, once shared a stage with Tina Turner as she performed before a crowd of more than 100,000 ...
With Led Zeppelin doc hitting theaters, here’s a look at the band’s Texas ties
From the Texas International Pop Festival to an appreciation of Robert Johnson's Dallas connection, the Lone Star State and ...
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Linda Ronstadt Has Inspired Countless Singers, These Are the Ones Who Influenced Her
Linda Ronstadt has inspired countless singers over the years, but who are the vocalists who influenced her before (and after) her stardom?
New Ideas For U.S. Travelers, Thanks To Canada’s Musicians
Canada's musicians provide many new vacation ideas for U.S. travelers, recommending beloved destinations and sites that are ...