The Shared History of Disco & Reggae: Dancefloor Connections

When we think of disco and reggae, they seem like two very different worlds — mirror balls and four‑on‑the‑floor beats versus one‑drop grooves and heavy bass. But look closer, and you’ll find that disco and reggae have been dancing together since the 1970s. For our mix today, the focus is on the groove of disco from the crates, with the inclusion of the classic Third World version of' Now That We Found Love.

PLAYLIST

1. Third World - Now That We’ve Found Love

2. Cheryl Lynn - If You’ll Be True To Me

3. Peter Brown - Dance with Me

4. KC & The Sunshine Band - Wrap Your Arms Around Me

5. The Salsoul Orchestra - You’re Just The Right Size

6. Patrice Rushen - Music Of The Earth

7. Bobby Thurston - Check Out the Groove - Radio Edit

8. Kool & The Gang - Stand Up And Sing

9. The Jacksons - Different Kind of Lady

10. Cheryl Lynn - Say You’ll Be Mine

11. Little Beaver - Concrete Jungle

12. Patrice Rushen - Look Up! - Remastered

13. Andrae Crouch - Handwriting on the Wall - 2006 Remaster

14. Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper

15. CHIC; Nile Rodgers - I’ll Be There (feat. Nile Rodgers)

16. Teena Marie - I’m A Sucker For Your Love