Marvin Gaye's groundbreaking album "What's Going On," released in 1971, marked a pivotal moment in the history of soul music and paved the way for a new era of soul music, characterized by a heightened awareness of social consciousness. The musical landscape also evolved, with soul artists—like Curtis Mayfield, Gil Scott-Heron and Stevie Wonder—experimenting with new sounds and genres infusing soul with funk, jazz and psychedelic influences.
