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Taana Gardner
37,883 listeners
Vocalist Taana Gardner was one of the leading lights of West End Records, a New York label that released some of the finest and most influe… read moreVocalist Taana Gardner was one of the leading lights of West End Records, a New York label that released some of the finest and most influential disco during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. At a very young age, the Newark, NJ-born Gardner … read moreVocalist Taana Gardner was one of the leading lights of West End Records, a New York label that released some of the finest and most influential disco during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. At a very young age, the Newark, NJ-born Gardner knew that she wanted to act and sing. Her grandmother, a for… read more -
Jackson Sisters
80,297 listeners
The Jackson Sisters were a soul and disco family group in the 1970s. The group hailed from Compton, California but were based in Detroit. The Jackson Sisters comprised of Jacqueline Jackson-Rencher, Lyn Jackson, Pat Jackson, Rae Jackson and Gennie Jackson. They recorded material for the Tiger Lil… read more -
Philip Bailey
344,317 listeners
Philip Bailey (born May 8, 1951, Denver, Colorado) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, best known as one of the longtime members of Earth, Wind & Fire. Together with Verdine White and Ralph Johnson he forms the hear… read morePhilip Bailey (born May 8, 1951, Denver, Colorado) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, best known as one of the longtime members of Earth, Wind & Fire. Together with Verdine White and Ralph Johnson he forms the heart of the current EWF line-up on stage. Before joining Earth,… read more -
Bobbi Humphrey
171,303 listeners
Barbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz flautist and singer who plays fusion, jazz-funk and soul… read moreBarbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz flautist and singer who plays fusion, jazz-funk and soul-jazz styles. Bobbi Humphrey has performed for audiences around the world. She was born in Marlin,… read moreBarbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz flautist and singer who plays fusion, jazz-funk and soul-jazz styles. Bobbi Humphrey has performed for audiences around the world. She was born in Marlin, Texas, and raised in Dallas. Her flute training included cl… read more -
Idris Muhammad
213,582 listeners
Idris Muhammad (November 13, 1939 - July 29, 2014) was a jazz drummer. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana as Leo Morris before changing his name in the 1960s upon his conversion to Islam. He is known for his funky playing style. He has released a number of albums as leader, and has played with a n… read more -
Karen Young
37,374 listeners
There are several artists that go by the name of Karen Young: 1. Karen Young (March 23, 1951-January 26, 1991) was a disco singer best know… read moreThere are several artists that go by the name of Karen Young: 1. Karen Young (March 23, 1951-January 26, 1991) was a disco singer best known for her hit "Hot Shot". Well-known for her ability to scat-sing and deliver vocals wit… read moreThere are several artists that go by the name of Karen Young: 1. Karen Young (March 23, 1951-January 26, 1991) was a disco singer best known for her hit "Hot Shot". Well-known for her ability to scat-sing and deliver vocals with ferocious energy, Young was also a gifted pianist and song… read more -
Jimmy Ross
18,895 listeners
James Albert Ross, also known as Mel Turner - Singer from Trinidad who teamed up with the Italians of Kano to write the disco anthems "… read moreJames Albert Ross, also known as Mel Turner - Singer from Trinidad who teamed up with the Italians of Kano to write the disco anthems "First True Love Affair" (remixed by Larry Levan) and "Fall Into A Trance". Surpris… read moreJames Albert Ross, also known as Mel Turner - Singer from Trinidad who teamed up with the Italians of Kano to write the disco anthems "First True Love Affair" (remixed by Larry Levan) and "Fall Into A Trance". Surprisingly, Jimmy Ross used to live in Belgium in the 1970s, reco… read more -
Claudja Barry
24,770 listeners
Claudja Barry is a Jamaica-born, Toronto-raised singer-songwriter who has remained active since the start of her career in the early 1970s… read moreClaudja Barry is a Jamaica-born, Toronto-raised singer-songwriter who has remained active since the start of her career in the early 1970s. Her stage career as an actress includes roles in such plays as "Hair "and "Catch … read moreClaudja Barry is a Jamaica-born, Toronto-raised singer-songwriter who has remained active since the start of her career in the early 1970s. Her stage career as an actress includes roles in such plays as "Hair "and "Catch My Soul." After a breif stint in the group, Boney M, B… read more -
A-P CONNECTION
6,103 listeners
A-P Connection is an autoproduced French Funk music duo founded in 2012 in Reims. Growing up, Antoine Perez and Pierre Bonnet were mostly i… read moreA-P Connection is an autoproduced French Funk music duo founded in 2012 in Reims. Growing up, Antoine Perez and Pierre Bonnet were mostly influenced by the funk and disco music of the 70's and 80's. It was obvious that playing … read moreA-P Connection is an autoproduced French Funk music duo founded in 2012 in Reims. Growing up, Antoine Perez and Pierre Bonnet were mostly influenced by the funk and disco music of the 70's and 80's. It was obvious that playing music would become part of their lives. At the early beginni… read more