Donna Summer, born LaDonna Adrian Gaines on December 31, 1948, was a singer, songwriter, and actress who became known as the "Queen of Disco" in the 1970s. Her powerful voice, coupled with the propulsive beats of disco, catapulted her to international stardom. Summer's career began in musical theater before she transitioned to the recording studio, where her collaboration with producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte led to a string of hit songs that defined an era. These include the sultry "Love to Love You Baby," the groundbreaking "I Feel Love," and the anthemic "Last Dance."

Throughout the 1980s and beyond, Donna Summer continued to explore different musical styles, from R&B to pop, maintaining her status as a chart-topping artist. Her success is evident in hits like "She Works Hard for the Money," which became an anthem for women's empowerment. Summer's adaptability as an artist is showcased in her more recent releases, which feature remixes and deluxe editions that breathe new life into her classic tracks. Even after her untimely passing on May 17, 2012, Donna Summer’s legacy thrives, as evidenced by posthumous releases and continuous re-imaginings of her timeless music, ensuring her influential voice and disco's pulsating rhythms continue to resonate with new generations of music lovers.

Genres

Disco

Hi-nrg

New Wave Pop

Soft Rock

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Latest Release

Black Power / Minotti On The Run

Donna Summer

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released May 24, 2024