Evolution Of Disco Documentary EP4 - The Legend Of Larry Levan

About this episode

This episode explores the legacy of Larry Levan and the influential Disco scene, focusing on the iconic club culture that emerged post-Stonewall.

The Evolution Of Disco (4/4)The penultimate instalment of this docuseries. Emerging from the rubble of the Disco scene, we trace the roots of one of the most influential clubs in Dance music culture, why it was soo successful & the life of its iconic resident, Larry Levan. Scored by the track list of this seminal Discotheque, we look at the songs that channeled the spirit of those early Loft parties that followed the Stonewall Rebellion & how Larrys Story serves as an inspiration to all who followed in his footsteps. -DocumentariesLarrys GarageNile Rodgers Hit MakerStudio 54 - The Documentary Studio 54 - Behind The ScenesParis Is BurningHow To Survive A PlagueStonewall ForeverThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonCRACK - Cocaine, Corruption & ConspiracyWojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80sFear City - Newyork Vs The MafiaDisco: Soundtrack Of A Revolution-Films About The Era120 BPMIts A SinPrideDallas Buyers Club-Spotlight on Queer StoriesFemmePrideDallas Buyers ClubIts A SinThe Stonewall UprisingThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonWojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80sThe Stonewall UprisingStonewall ForeverParis Is Burning120 BPM

People in this episode

Host: Jason Marx

Topics covered

• Disco history
• Larry Levan
• Dance music culture
• Influential clubs
• Loft parties
• Stonewall Rebellion

Keywords

• Disco
• Larry Levan
• Dance music
• Studio 54
• Loft parties
• Stonewall
• Documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Studio 54

Books & works: The Evolution Of Disco, Paris Is Burning, How To Survive A Plague, Stonewall Forever, The Death & Life Of Marshal P Johnson, CRACK - Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy, Wojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80s, Fear City - Newyork Vs The Mafia, Disco: Soundtrack Of A Revolution, 120 BPM

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