Electronic Beats Classics presents Donna Summer in Berlin

Electronic Beats is pleased to announce the appearance of Donna Summer for her first ever solo performance in Berlin on the 30th July at Tempodrom as part of our new Electronic Beats Classics series.

It was about time for Electronic Beats - the most successful, long-standing music community program of its kind in Europe - to present a new series of live events bridging the gap between pioneers of dance music such as Donna Summer and current artists who are creating new definitions of electronic music. This is the concept of Electronic Beats Classics.

Donna Summer can be credited - in conjuction with her producer Giorgio Moroder - with the invention of electronic disco: the songstress’ hit “I Feel Love” essentially paved the way for the future of dance music. With 14 number-one hits, five Grammys, six American music awards and 130 million albums sold worldwide, Donna Summer has written music history.

A living legend famous for bringing her special brand of rock-pop-R&B-disco-electronica out of the clubs and into the mainstream charts of the ‘70s, Donna Summer was the first female artist to have a number one single and number one album on the charts at the same time, while still retaining credibility and relevance through collaborations with luminaries such as Giorgio Moroder and Quincy Jones. In 2008, Donna Summer released "Crayons" her much-anticipated album of new material, which produced three number one Billboard Club hits.

Interestingly, Donna Summer’s remarkable career began in Munich where as an 18 year-old she was starring in musicals like Godspell, Porgy and Bess and Hair. In 1973, she caught the eye of legendary producer Giorgio Moroder. Three years later, her first hit “Love To Love You Baby” made her an international star. But she’s not performed in Germany since the start of her career. This will change soon: On July 30, the disco icon will take to the stage with a sizable orchestra to reinterpret her greatest hits.

Electronic Beats Classics presents Donna Summer
July 30, 2009
Tempodrom, Berlin
Admission: EUR 39,90 (advance), EUR 45 (box office)
Get your tickets now on www.eventim.de or www.getgo.de.

To whet your appetites for Donna Summer’s July 30 concert, Electronic Beats commissioned our music editor to make a very special 100% Donna DJ mix.

Containing all of her hits, this high energy EB Radio Mix should get all you disco fans in the mood for Ms Summer' first ever show in Berlin, backed with a full orchestra.