Disco
Barry White: The First, The Last, The Everything Of Romantic Soul Music
The most underrated icon of African-American Music, Barry White’s unique vision delivered a romantic soul music that seduced the world.
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Features10 months ago‘Change (Makes You Wanna Hustle)’: Jazzman Donald Byrd Goes Disco
The single came from his new Blue Note album of the time, 'Places and Spaces.'
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Features11 months ago
Millennial Motown: The Sound Of Young America In The 80s And 90s
With some of its icons still making hits, and a new breed of R&B star rising through the ranks, Motown continued to dominate the charts in the 80s and 90s.
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Features11 months ago
‘Four Seasons Of Love’: Donna Summer’s Year-Round Soul Affair
After her 'Love To Love You Baby' breakthrough came Donna's fourth studio album 'Four Seasons Of Love.'
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Features12 months ago
‘Something Special’: Kool & The Gang Get Down On It With New Hit Album
The album contained such international signature hits as 'Get Down On It' and 'Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It).'
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News12 months ago
Pamela Hutchinson Of The Emotions Dies At 61
The R&B singer could be heard on the Grammy Award-winning hit ‘Best of My Love.’
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Features1 year ago
Drama On The Dancefloor: How ‘Pose’ Celebrates The Music Of Ballroom Culture
Long before Madonna suggested to “Strike A Pose” in her 1990 hit ‘Vogue’, 'Pose' centres on the music that was the lifeblood of NYC ballroom culture.
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News1 year ago
Watch Amazon Music’s New Sylvester Mini-Doc, ‘Love Me Like You Should’
Last week, Craft Recordings also issued a new digital edition of Sylvester's much-acclaimed 1978 album, 'Step II'.
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News1 year ago
Sylvester’s Landmark Album ‘Step II’ Set For Digital Reissue
Available on 19 June across all digital and streaming platforms, this classic disco album features the late star's enduring anthem, ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)'.
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Features1 year ago
“The Gatekeepers Aren’t Always Right”: Gloria Gaynor Shares Her Gospel Truth
The disco queen and ‘I Will Survive’ singer Gloria Gaynor talks her new gospel record and forging her own success.
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News1 year ago
Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’ Gets Modern-Day Remix
Remixed by the sought-after producer Eric Kupper, three new versions of the disco anthem will be available on Friday.
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News1 year ago
Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes Added To Rescheduled Apollo Benefit
Tonight’s ‘Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit to Support the Apollo Theater’ will feature a cross-generational line-up of talent, including Kool & The Gang, Gary Clark Jr, and Dionne Warwick.
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Features1 year ago
For Discos Only: How Vanguard And Fantasy Made Disco Dreams Real
Seeing the connection between jazz and disco, the Vanguard and Fantasy labels made sophisticated dancefloor music that still sounds fresh and thrilling.
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News1 year ago
Kool & The Gang, Gary Clark Jr Among Performers At Apollo Benefit
‘Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit to Support the Apollo Theatre’ kicks off Black Music Month with remote performances from a cross-generational lineup.
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News1 year ago
Amazon Music Launches Extensive Pride Month Initiative
The platform will honour LGBTQ+ artists from the past and present: from Sylvester and Melissa Etheridge to Lady Gaga and Troye Sivan.
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News1 year ago
Hamilton Bohannon, Pioneering Disco Musician, Dead At 78
Initially Stevie Wonder’s live drummer, Bohannon also performed with Jimi Hendrix, Diana Ross, Miles Davis and countless others.
