Keep the Disco Beat Alive

Donna Summer

Disco singer from 1975 - 1979 from her disco record label "Casablanca"

LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012),[1] widely known by her stage name based on her married name Donna Summer, was an American singer, songwriter and actress. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Queen of Disco", while her music gained a global following.[2]

Cindy Bullens

Disco/pop/rock singer for her song, "Too Close to Home"

Real name: Cynthia Bullens (1955 - 2011) American female backup singer-turned-singer-songwriter, born on 21 March 1955. From 1979-2002, she was married to Dan Crewe, brother of Bob Crewe. In late 2011 the female gender of Cynthia Bullens died during the surgery and transition when it was declared dead. In 2012 he came out as a trans man with a new male gender born, breaking out of the tomboyish female mold, changing his name to Cidny Bullens.

Karen Young

Disco/pop/soul singer from 1978

Karen Young (March 23, 1951 — January 26, 1991[1]) was an American disco-era singer known for her 1978 hit record "Hot Shot".[2]

Joni Sledge

Member from disco/soul female vocal quartet from Philadelphia, Sister Sledge from 1979 - 1980 from the Chic era

Joan Elise Sledge was an American singer–songwriter, actress and producer. Sledge was best known as a founding member of the American family vocal group Sister Sledge, who were best known for their hits during the mid–1970s through the mid–1990s; most notably 1979's "We Are Family" and "He's the Greatest Dancer".

Tasha Thomas

Disco singer from 1978 and 1979

Tasha Thomas (born circa 1945 or 1950, Jeutyn, Alaska, USA - died November 8, 1984, New York City, New York, USA) was an American singer-songwriter and actress. She began her musical career singing backing vocals on Louis Armstrong's legendary album "What A Wonderful World". She went on to sing with numerous artists, including Stevie Wonder, Johnny Winter, Cat Stevens and Jim Croce. She starred in the original mid-1970's Broadway production of "The Wiz" in the role of "Aunty Em". In 1978, on the back of her growing popularity she released her disco single "Shoot Me (With Your Love)" on the independent label Orbit Records (2).

Barbara Ingram

Member from disco/pop/sweet soul female trio Sweethearts of Sigma

November 25, 1947–October 8, 1994 Singer, background vocalist and songwriter, born in Camden, New Jersey. Formed a vocal trio with her cousin Carla Benson and friend Evette Benton in the early 1970's. Known as The Sweethearts of Sigma, The Philadelphia Angels, The Sweethearts or The Sweeties the trio sang backing vocals on numerous Philadelphia-based recordings during the 1970's and early 1980's. She was also a member of Ingram, a band that consisted entirely of Ingram siblings.

Cándido Camero

Cuban Latin disco conga and bongo player from 1979 from his disco record label, "Salsoul"

Cándido Camero Guerra (22 April 1921 – 7 November 2020), known simply as Cándido, was a Cuban conga and bongo player. He is considered a pioneer of Afro-Cuban jazz and an innovator in conga drumming.

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