Cultures of Soul Records is proud to present a brand new compilation curated and researched by Gospel Soul music authoritarian Greg Belson. Greg Belson’s Divine Disco – American Gospel Disco 1974 to 1984 is a snapshot in time encapsulating the raw power of a spiritual performance, set to the pulsating 4/4 rhythms that were in vogue on the dance floors of the day.

Here's a promo mix containing a grip of tunes from the compilation;

Tracklisting is here;

Benny Cummings & the Temple King Choir – You reap just what you sow
Van McCoy – Born into slavery (DCGS edit)
Children of Israel – We are the Children of Israel
Elbernita ‘Twinkie’ Clark – Awake o’Zion
Rev O.C. Sandidge & Rapture – This train (DCGS edit)
Spirit of Love – Power of your love
Dorothy Smith & Inner Fire – He without sin
Betty Griffin – Free spirit
Madcliff – Goin’ to the disco
Gloria Griffin – You
Masters of Music – Trouble don’t last always
Shirley Finney – Give your best to the master
Testimonial Singers – No greater love
The Inspirational Souls – Jesus is going away
Alston Brothers – When all God’s children will be going home
 

great stuff Greg, really looking forward to the release.

any chance you can get them to release  the Enlightment pairing as a 7''  , along with some of the others, i might add

great work 

alan

 

 

On 4/23/2016 at 23:26, ajb said:

great stuff Greg, really looking forward to the release.

any chance you can get them to release  the Enlightment pairing as a 7''  , along with some of the others, i might add

great work 

alan

 

 

Thanks for the kind words, Alan!

I'm not sure how much budget is left to run a coupla 45's, what with the gatefold x 2LP, but I can certainly ask the question!