Unsung
The 1970s arrived on waves of social unrest, and with songs that spoke to both protest and affirmation. And as the music industry flourished, the 70s grew into a golden age for R&B, that brought social consciousness to the dance floor. The 80s were a decade of innovation and breakthroughs – musically, politically and culturally by any means necessary, as the grittier sounds of early hip hop were rising from the streets.