Greg Belson – Divine Disco: American Gospel Disco 1974-1984 LP

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Label: Cultures Of Soul
Format: gatefold 2xLP
Cat: COS017LP / COS 017 LP
Released: 28 Jul 16
Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)

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Description

Curated and researched by Gospel Soul music authoritarian Greg Belson, Divine Disco: American Gospel Disco 1974-1984 is a snapshot in time encapsulating the raw power of a spiritual performance, set to the pulsating 4/4 rhythms that were in vogue with the dance floors of the day. Labels like Intro, Mopres and Savoy played a key part in identifying artists that fit nicely into this brand new style with performers like Shirley Finney and The Gospelaires, both of whom were established within the scene, but carried the ‘Disco’ torch brightly with their tunes featured here.

The LP paints a picture of the lesser known acts that privately released their message to the hopeful masses, such as the Gospel Ambassadors and the Inspirational Souls, whose recording budgets would have been significantly less than any major label, but had no less of an impact to the listener.

Other tracks such as Betty Griffin’s ‘Free Spirit’ have become secret weapons for the likes of the NYC Downlow and Horse Meat Disco crews. Also included are recently discovered tunes like the Masters of Music’s ‘Trouble Don’t Last Always’ and a future classic by The Testimonial Singers, which features several young members of the Winans Family.

For the more modern soul and boogiefied moments check rarities from Delores Fuller, Herman Harris and two offerings from the killer LP by Enlightment. The compilation also includes remixes and edits by Steve Cobby (Fila Brazillia) and Rahaan.

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg