Kat Mandu was a Canadian-based disco group active primarily in the late 1970s and into the early 1980s. The brainchild of electronic musician and producer Denis Lepage, Kat Mandu brought a distinct blend of disco beats with classical influences to the dance floor. Their self-titled debut album, "Kat Mandu," released in 1979, included their most well-known track, "The Break," which became a substantial hit in U.S. and Canadian dance clubs. Pioneering synthesizer use in disco, they managed to carve a niche for themselves during the heyday of the genre.

The group’s success was relatively short-lived as the popularity of disco began to wane, but they continued to release music into the early 80s, indulging the remaining disco aficionados with songs that captured the essence of the era. Despite not maintaining mainstream longevity, Kat Mandu left a mark with their energetic beats and synthesized rhythms that have since been re-discovered by new generations of disco and dance music enthusiasts through compilations and re-releases, like the ones mentioned including "12 Inch Classics" and "Dance Classics." With a niche following, the legacy of Kat Mandu stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the disco era and its influence on the evolution of electronic dance music.