Disco’s Revenge

Emerging from the depths of the Civil Rights Movement and the Stonewall Riots, disco initially captivated audiences with its vibrant presence on dance floors, radio stations, and in emerging fashion styles that embodied the genre’s essence of joy and liberation. However, as it gained widespread popularity, exemplified by iconic images such as John Travolta’s swagger and glitzy Swedish tracksuits, disco was appropriated and commercialized, ultimately diluting its original spirit and its connections to progressive politics and societal transformation.