1970s

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SONGWRITER

The smoky alto of Chabuca Granda elevated the Creole waltz to the international level

Peru, Popular Song, 1960s,
1970s
, 1980s
SONGWRITER

Just Another Diamond Day: the stunning rediscovery of the hippie-era gem

England, Folk, Popular Song, 1960s,
1970s

PIANO

Sgt. Pepper's inspiration behind Carla Bley's revolutionary jazz album

USA, Jazz, 1960s,
1970s
, 2000s
ELECTRIC GUITAR

Monnette Sudler: the first lady of jazz guitar

USA, Blues, Jazz,
1970s
, 1990s, 2000s
FLUTE

Incredible stunts by the blind virtuoso influenced a whole generation

USA, Jazz, 1960s,
1970s
Band

CAN: from the mind of Czukay to the golden age of krautrock

Germany, Art Rock, Soundtrack, 1960s,
1970s

PIANO

To study academic theory, superb pianist Wynton Kelly took up bass

Jamaica, USA, Blues, Jazz, 1950s, 1960s,
1970s
SONGWRITER

German roots of the Moon of Alabama

Germany, USA, Opera, Popular Song, 1920s, 1960s,
1970s
FILM

Five tones of Spielberg's alien language

USA, Film Score,
1970s
FILM

The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen

United Kingdom, USA, Popular Song, Rock, Soundtrack,
1970s
, 2010s
PIANO

Abdullah Ibrahim created his African music of peace in exile

South Africa, Jazz, 1960s,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s
Contemporary Composer

North Indian classics introduced into Californian underground thanks to Terry Riley

India, USA, Ambient, 1960s,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
MEDITATION

Brian Eno's Airport Music for orchestra

England, USA, Ambient,
1970s
1 comment
SONGWRITER

The Birth of 'Venus': from Stephen Foster, to The Big 3, and Shocking Blue

England, Netherlands, USA, Popular Song, Classical, 1960s,
1970s
2 comments
TECHNOLOGIES

Innovative Bohemian Rhapsody set new standards for the music video production

England, Rhapsody, Rock,
1970s
1 comment
FILM

The Blues Brothers' greatest gamble becoming one of their most enduring hits

USA, Soundtrack,
1970s
, 1980s
HARP

The Celtic Baroque roots of Stairway to Heaven

England, Ireland, Folk, Popular Song, Baroque,
1970s
6 comments
Collaboration

World musicians Kronos Quartet destroy the shackles of genre

USA, Lullaby, Popular Song,
1970s
, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
SONGWRITER

Dazed and Confused: evolution through Led Zeppelin live shows

England, USA, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, 1960s,
1970s
PIANO

Chick Corea's Spanish pulse in the masterful jazz standard

USA, Jazz, Latin,
1970s
SONGWRITER

The Snows They Melt the Soonest survives through folk tradition

England, Scotland, Folk, Popular Song, Classical, 1960s,
1970s
, 1980s, 2000s
TRUMPET

Chet Baker: the divine voice of the West Coast jazz

USA, Jazz, 1950s, 1960s,
1970s
FOOTBALL

Liverpool FC and the famous You'll Never Walk Alone chant in a Pink Floyd track

England, USA, Art Rock, Popular Song, 1960s,
1970s
TECHNOLOGIES

Starman's mission made possible at last with Musk sending Bowie to the stars

England, Art Rock, 1960s,
1970s

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