Queens of Disco

A joyful, vibrant look at the evolution of disco music - told through the stories of ten female pioneers From leading vocalists such as Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer and The Pointer Sisters, who helped popularize disco music in the late seventies, to modern-day disco divas including Madonna and Kylie Minogue, Queens of Disco is an electrifying must-read for dance music enthusiasts. This joyful book explores disco's emergence in the underground club scene and unpicks its influence on DJ culture and legacy in defining electronic dance music such as hip-hop, house and new-wave. Featuring complementary playlists alongside detailed profiles of ten female trailblazers and fully illustrated throughout. Featured artists Donna Summer / Chaka Khan / Sylvester / Grace Jones / Gloria Gaynor / Sister Sledge / The Pointer Sisters / The Women of ABBA / Madonna / Kylie Minogue The Queens of... seriesPacked with iconic images, cultural history and playlists, the Queens of... series is a celebration of influential music genres and the female pioneers that defined them.

Pagina's: 176, Editie: Eerste editie, Hardcover, Gemini Gift