Best Dance Classics

Candi Staton brought a deep, soulful intensity to disco that few others could match. With a background in Southern soul and gospel, her transition to disco resulted in some of the most emotionally res...

Thelma Houston is a quintessential disco diva whose work with Motown produced some of the most enduring tracks of the 70s. Her version of 'Don't Leave Me This Way' is a masterpiece of disco production...

Anita Ward is best known for her massive 1979 disco hit 'Ring My Bell,' a song that perfectly captured the minimalist, infectious sound of late-70s disco. While she is often categorized as a one-hit w...

Vicki Sue Robinson is best remembered for her high-energy disco anthem 'Turn the Beat Around.' Her powerful, rhythmic vocal delivery perfectly matched the driving percussion of the track, making it a...

Loleatta Holloway was a powerhouse vocalist whose work became the foundation for much of the house music that followed in the 80s and 90s. Her raw, gospel-infused vocals were sampled extensively, maki...

Dan Hartman was a talented multi-instrumentalist and producer who made a significant mark on the disco era with his hit 'Instant Replay.' His music was characterized by a polished, pop-friendly sound...