Disco: Latin, Funk And Soul Music
Disco
Started in the late 60s/ early 70s, peaking in popularity in the mid to late 70s
Very socially inclusive: blacks, whites, gays, Latinos, woman and men.
Originated in New York and Philadelphia.
Started as a knee jerk reaction to the over powering position of rock music at that time.
Takes influence from Latin, Funk and Soul music.
Prominent early exponents were Isaac Hayes and Barry White.
Later followed by Donna Summer, the Bee Gees, the Jacksons and Chic.
Performers got the public attention but it was largely work done behind the scenes by producers and engineers that gave Disco its own distinct sound.
Films such as Saturday Night Fever popularised the music.
Musial features
4 on the floor:
Referring to the repeated
Started in the late 60s/ early 70s, peaking in popularity in the mid to late 70s
Very socially inclusive: blacks, whites, gays, Latinos, woman and men.
Originated in New York and Philadelphia.
Started as a knee jerk reaction to the over powering position of rock music at that time.
Takes influence from Latin, Funk and Soul music.
Prominent early exponents were Isaac Hayes and Barry White.
Later followed by Donna Summer, the Bee Gees, the Jacksons and Chic.
Performers got the public attention but it was largely work done behind the scenes by producers and engineers that gave Disco its own distinct sound.
Films such as Saturday Night Fever popularised the music.
Musial features
4 on the floor:
Referring to the repeated