1. Dance music has played a significant role in pop music for decades. The marketing of Disco during the 70s brought several approaches to production and marketing back into prominence. Name some examples and elaborate on how technology played a role. Why does the backlash stand out so blatantly? 2. The Wattstax festival in 1972 was considered the Black Woodstock. Given its place and time, what made this festival so important? How did it fit in the overall empowerment of African Americans in the 70s? 3. Trace the roots of Reggae from island music to its first international exposure in the 70s. How important was Bob Marley to the music, as well as to social change?
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