About
Shalamar is an American R&B and soul music vocal group based in New-York and active in the mid-1970s and throughout the 1980s and beyond. Originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator and producer Don Cornelius, the band went on to be an influential dance trio masterminded by Cornelius. The book entitled British Hit Singles & Albums notes that the band members were regarded as fashion icons and trendsetters, and helped to introduce "body-popping" to the United Kingdom. Read more on Last.fm
Genres
- classic soul
- disco
- funk
- motown
- new jack swing
- post-disco
- quiet storm
- soul
- urban contemporary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Shalamar's biggest hit?
- Shalamar's biggest hit is widely recognized as "A Night to Remember."
- What happened to the singing group Shalamar?
- Shalamar, the legendary R&B and soul group formed in the late 1970s, experienced several lineup changes and transformations throughout their career. Initially created as a disco-driven studio project by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator Don Cornelius, Shalamar evolved into a full-fledged vocal group. The classic lineup
- What does Shalamar mean?
- The name "Shalamar"
- Who was the original singer of Shalamar?
- The original singer of Shalamar was Gary Mumford. He was the lead vocalist on the group's very first single, "Uptown Festival,"
- What happened with Shalamar?
- Shalamar's journey as a group has been marked by both incredible success and significant challenges. After forming in the late 1970s under the guidance of Soul Train's Dick Griffey and Don Cornelius, Shalamar quickly rose to prominence with a string of R&B and soul hits, including "The Second Time Around"