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.
Queens of Disco by Annie Zaleski was published on November 4, 2025. Gemini Books provided a galley for review.
I have always been and always will be a fan of disco music. Something about the dance beats I find irresistible. So, this one called to me like a siren to check out.
Most of the book focuses on the 70's which is where my mind goes when I think of disco. It has a very coffee-table feel to it, balancing informative text with tons of fantastic photos through out. Along with career retrospectives, each chapter also highlights the artists' albums and singles along with a focus on their most identifiable song.
For a quicker introduction to ten iconic musical acts, this one delivers the goods.
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