In the late 1970s, South Africa’s disco scene uniquely blended hard rock and disco, featuring artists like Zane CronjĂ© and Trevor Rabin, creating captivating genre fusions.
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Exploring the Legacy of South African Disco Rock Artists
Inspired by the 25th anniversary of Disco Fever and Peter Vee’s passing, I’ve expanded South African Rock Encyclopedia entries and created dedicated websites for featured artists, enhancing their profiles.
What Am I Creating? An expanded Web Presence for HOT R.S.
In the late 1970s, disco flourished globally, especially in South Africa, blending hard rock influences. This era inspired the creation of a dedicated website exploring the unique Disco Rock legacy of Hot R.S.
GET UP AND DANCE featuring Trevor Rabin, Harari, Pacific Express, Hot R.S., Disco Rock Machine and Others
The “Get Up And Dance” mix celebrates South African disco, inspired by the 1999 “Disco Fever” collection. It features classic tracks reflecting South Africa’s musical influences and includes various artists and medleys.
Are you ready to Fibrate with Dark Fiber?
Dark Fiber release debut album Fibrate Phuket based indie-disco band Dark Fiber have unleashed their retro brand of disco-rock on the world with the release of their debut album Fibrate. Unashamedly retro, Fibrate’s sonic character takes you back to a period when life was a lot less complex and Disco ruled the airwaves and danceContinueContinue reading “Are you ready to Fibrate with Dark Fiber?”
Aris B pres. Disco Heaven: Disco Not Disco, 15 January 2011
The post lists various songs and their release years, showcasing a diverse selection of artists from different genres, primarily focusing on the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Aris B presents Disco Heaven: Disco Rock, 6 March 2010
Disco Rock-Pop-Soul-Jazz & Funk Lafayette Afro Rock Band – Hihache (Musidisc) Gino Vannelli – People Gotta Move (A&M Records) Giorgio Moroder – Knights in White Satin (Oasis) Jackie Robinson – Pussyfooter (Ariola) Rod Stewart – Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? (Warner Bros. Records) Rita Coolidge – You (A&M Records) Cerrone – Rock Me (Malligator) MadleenContinueContinue reading “Aris B presents Disco Heaven: Disco Rock, 6 March 2010”
Disco Fever continued …
Found this old review from the SA Rock Digest. Issue number 23 (7th July 1999). Rubin Carrin seems to be an anagram of Brian Currin … oh I was so clever, then! DISCO FEVER Do you remember the mid-to-late 70s with great affection?Platform shoes, sessions, roadhouses, etc?Bands like HOT R.S. and Buffalo? If not, thenContinueContinue reading “Disco Fever continued …”
Disco Fever – my first contribution to an official CD compilation
In early 1999, I met with Derek Smith from Gallo, and he asked for my opinions and ideas for a South African Disco compilation. In July 1999, Disco Fever was released with a credit to me in the booklet – 40 years old and I was starting a new career! https://open.spotify.com/album/1VIhwIwc2M1Cju4gwoxAa3 Tracks Key: Track Number.ContinueContinue reading “Disco Fever – my first contribution to an official CD compilation”