Primarily active in the genres of disco, rhythm and blues, and soul, he was known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and hit disco singles in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Featuring exuberant dancefloor bangers like “Dance (Disco Heat)” and the enduring anthem “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real),” Sylvester’s genre-defining disco sizzler Step II returns to its original...

Primarily active in the genres of disco, rhythm and blues, and soul, he was known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and hit disco singles in the late 1970s and 1980s.

19 hours ago · In many European countries, December 31, also known as New Year’s Eve, is better known as St Sylvester’s Day or simply Sylvester, named after a pope from the time of the Council of …

Feb 19, 2025 · These musicians took risks and pushed boundaries, and this hour, we're talking about a disco icon who defied expectations in everything he did. "He kind of brought this broad approach to …

Feb 6, 2025 · Few artists have embodied the spirit of liberation quite like Sylvester. As a trailblazing Black, openly gay singer during the 1970s and 1980s, he flexed an undeniable creative talent and …

Sep 6, 2025 · In disco music, the pioneering artist Sylvester found a refuge, a home where he could start to truly explore his identity.

Disco and queer icon who powered club classics such as the Top 40 pop hits "Dance (Disco Heat)" and "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)."

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Oct 10, 2025 · A pioneering soul singer whose powerful falsetto and distinctively gender-fluid style made him stand out among the disco crowd, Sylvester was a true original in American pop history.