439. Disco: Sex and Race in Seventies America

This podcast episode explores the origins and cultural impact of disco music in the 1970s. It traces the emergence of disco as an underground phenomenon, highlighting the influence of underground DJs and the immersive dance experience created in discotheques. The podcast also delves into the sanctuary provided by disco for marginalized communities, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, and its role in shaping gay rights and identity. The rise and mainstream success of disco are discussed, as well as the backlash it faced and its eventual decline. The episode concludes with a discussion on the evolution of disco and the emergence of house and hip hop music.