The 1970s saw the birth of the modern Pride movement, which evolved out of an annual commemoration of the Stonewall riots in New York City to become a worldwide celebration of individual freedom. And the music of the era saw a similar progression, as sounds pioneered in underground scenes became popular sensations around the world. Disco first emerged in gay clubs in New York and Chicago and soon began to dominate the charts, while all kinds of music, from punk to pop, started to embrace the radical openness of a community learning to accept its own sexual identity. Explore the sounds of the '70s through the lens of this Pride playlist, and reflect on the progress made over the past half century.