Disco and Funk

1970s onward

The Bee Gees

Disco: the most popular dance style of the 1970's, disco developed from the Motown sound. Good examples are: Musique, Chic, The Village People and Donna Summer. Disco was at its peak on the release of the film Saturday Night Fever whose soundtrack featured The Bee Gees. Steady bass drum beats were a feature of disco music. Disco is still very popular and can be heard in many night clubs around the world.

Earth, Wind and Fire

Funk: often associated with Disco, Funk music featured Horn (brass) sections, syncopated rhythms and vocal group harmonies. Earth Wind and Fire, Oddysey, Parliment, Funkadelic and The Brothers Johnson were some bands playing in this style.