Disco & Beyond

ALITA MOSES

Alita Moses is an in-demand vocalist, a “star” whose voice has been described as “sweet and seductive” and “magical.” Alita has an expansive range of repertoire, reaching from contemporary vocals to POPS, from musical theater to American classics. Additionally, she has extensive experience with Jazz and foreign language repertoire; she is one of today’s most versatile voices. Moses has been a featured vocalist with Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier, performing at Wembley Stadium and Radio City Music Hall, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! With Tori Kelly, at the Rose Theater at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra with Steve Hackman. 

VULA MALINGA

Vula Malinga, also known as Vula, is a British singer/songwriter who was born in the United States to South African parents. She grew up in Hackney, and has been singing from a young age mostly in church choirs, leading to the position of lead singer of the London Community Gospel Choir. Vula also appears on the Basement Jaxx song Oh My Gosh as the lead vocal, after which she supported fellow Basement Jaxx singer Sam Sparro on his tour. In 2007, she started developing her own music under her own record label DivaGeek Records. Vula has collaborated with various artists including Adele, Dizzee Rascal, Beverly Knight, Sam Sparro, Bugs in the Attic, Nate James and Kano & Ty.

BRENDAN REILLY

Perhaps best known for his work touring and/or writing with the likes of Quincy Jones, Disclosure, Shania Twain, Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics projects with the Heritage Orchestra, and Basement Jaxx, he has also released his own solo material over the years; His 2016 album, “The Life of Reilly”, received rave reviews and was a hit on Jazz album charts and on Jazz radio. His new EP, “Re:Cover”, and album, “Re:Connect”, add elements of R&B and World Music to his signature Soul-Jazz style, and will be released, song by song, over 2020-2021.

SCHADRACK PIERRE

Introducing Schado, a singer-songwriter and captivating live performer whose music traverses an array of genres. Hailing from Trenton, NJ, Schado's journey led him to New York City to study at The New School, where he honed his craft. His music is a reflection of his upbringing, blending his Haitian roots, church influences, and exploration of jazz and contemporary styles to craft a sound that is both unique and relatable. Having lent his vocal talents to various artists such as; Alicia Olatuja, Yebba, Stormzy, Lawrence and countless others, Schado is poised to step into the spotlight with his debut album, NINE. This album is a collection of songs that delve into his personal journey and aspirations. Earlier this year, He released his debut single, "Dark Ones," a poignant ode to dark-skinned individuals and is excited to release his second single “Retrograde” and the album soon. Schado is eager to connect with audiences on a deeper level and make his mark in the musical landscape.

May 14, 2025: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra annouces 2025/2026 season including Dance, Dance Disco
- Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

VOCALIST ALITA MOSES AND TRUMPET LEGEND WYNTON MARSALIS GIVE ROUSING HOLIDAY CONCERT AT FOUR ARTS
“Her voice was a perfect balance between sweet and seductive.”
- Palm Beach Daily News

JACOB COLLIER CONCERT REVIEW: COLLIER CREATES A HOME AT MGM MUSIC HALL
“Moses was a star throughout the night”
- The Harvard Crimson

MSO MEET RADIOHEAD WITH BRAHMS
“Alita Moses led the singing of “Subterranean Homesick Alien” with fresh interpretive freedom, and a gentle brass outro led seamlessly into Brahms’ Andante. Magical!”
- Shepherd Express

MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY DOESN’T LET DOWN WITH ‘BRAHMS X RADIOHEAD’
“Her amazing vocal abilities were a highlight of the show”
- Milwaukee Magazine

NORTHERN SOUL AT THE PROMS REVIEW
“The highlight was the singer Vula Malinga’s lusty take on Tobi Legend’s 1968 single Time Will Pass You By.”
- The Times

VULA MALINGA AT PIZZA EXPRESS LIVE
“(Her) voice is limitless. She can comfortably sink low, and wail upwards into a wayward head voice – with lots of jagged, wispy, and throaty tones in between. Vula spills with musicality, often improvising with the band and ad-libbing intuitively.”
-The House That Soul Built

DISCLOSURE SHARE ETHEREAL NEW TRACK “MOVING MOUNTAINS” FT. BRENDAN REILLY
“Reilly (performs) clear, emotive vocals”
- Okayplayer

Song Selection:

The Trammps - Disco Inferno (Leroy Green / Ron Kersey)

Chic - Everybody Dance (Bernard Edwards / Nile Rogers)

Chic - Le Freak (Bernard Edwards / Nile Rogers)

Diana Ross — I'm Coming Out (Bernard Edwards / Nile Rogers)

Native New Yorker - Odyssey (Sandy Linzer / Danny Randell)

Boney M - Daddy Cool (Frank Farian / George Reyam)

Boney M - Rasputin (Frank Farian / George Reyam / Fred Jay)

Heatwave - Boogie Nights (Rod Temperton)

Walter Murphy - Rhapsody In Blue

Quincy Jones - Turn on the Action (Rod Temperton)

Salsoul Orchestra - Runaway (Vincent Montana Jr / Ronnie James / Janice Gugliuzza)

Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive (Freddie Perren / Dino Fekaris)

Gloria Gaynor - Never Can Say Goodbye (Clifton Davis)

Cheryl Lynn - Got to Be Real (Cheryl Lynn / David Paich / David Foster)

CJ & Co - Devil's Gun (Mike Theodore / Dennis Coffey)

Donna Summer - Hot Stuff (Peter Bellotte / Harold Faltermeyer / Keith Forsey)

Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm in Love (Ray Dorset)

Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (Freddie Perren / Keni St. Lewis)

Diana Ross - The Boss (Nickolas Ashford / Valerie Simpson)

Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You (Barry Gibb / Robin Gibb / Maurice Gibb)

Sylvester - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (James Wirrick / Sylvester James)

Hues Corporation - Rock the Boat (Wally Holmes)

Vicki Sue Robinson Elisabeth - Turn the Beat Around (Gerald Jackson / Peter Jackson)

Bee Gees - Night Fever (Barry Gibb / Robin Gibb / Maurice Gibb)

Donna Summer - Last Dance (Paul Jabara)