Disco-driven boogie with the Soul Train imprimatur.
Shalamar Essentials
These all-stars' infectious R&B ear candy dipped in disco.
About Shalamar
Hometown
Chicago, IL, United States
Formed
1975
Genre
R&B/Soul
Shalamar were L.A. sunshine soul sensations in their '80s heyday. With singers Howard Hewett and Jody Watley harmonizing sweet and sexy over elastic pop-funk tracks and synths that got New Wavers intrigued, they sizzled just before rap took over.
Members of Shalamar include, or have included, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, Micki Free and more.
Influenced by ShalamarShalamar has influenced the music of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, SWV, Danity Kane and more.