Post-disco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Post-disco |
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| Stylistic origins | Disco Electronica Experimental R&B |
| Cultural origins | Late 1970s; USA, UK |
| Typical instruments | Drum machine, Synthesizer, Vocals, Latin percussion |
| Other topics | |
| Disco, Euro disco, dance-pop, | |
Post-disco is a type of music that became popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It grew out of disco music but added new sounds. This style was created by DJs and music producers in the USA and the UK. It often has strong electronic and funk influences.
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What is Post-Disco Music?
Post-disco music is quite similar to disco, but it's often more experimental. It uses more electronic sounds. DJs and producers usually created these songs. They kept many of disco's original features. However, they also added new instruments like synthesizers or sequencers to the music.
Where Can You Find Post-Disco?
Post-disco music can be a bit rare to find today. Some of these hard-to-find songs can be heard in places like the fictional radio station Paradise FM in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
How Post-Disco Influenced Other Music
Even though it might be hard to find, post-disco had a big impact. You can hear its influence in many other music styles. These include house music, techno, electro, crunk, dance-rock, italo-disco, and dance-pop.
Artists Who Made Post-Disco Music
Some famous post-disco artists include Kashif, Mtume, Unlimited Touch, Kurtis Blow, and Patrice Rushen.
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Synthesizers played a crucial part in the development of post-disco.
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Disco music backlash had started around 1977.
See also
In Spanish: Post-disco para niños
