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Xonia

Xonia started as Kopfsteinpflaster in Hamburg in the early 1970s before changing their name. They're remembered for the 1981 single "Copacabana," a disco...

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Xonia's disco persistence and a 1981 international hit

The Hamburg group found their moment with 'Copacabana' and kept recording through disco's fade.

For the full picture, listen to 'Copacabana' for the hit, then 'Alma Del Alma' with F.charm for a different side of their work.

Xonia matters because they delivered one of those late-disco singles that somehow crossed borders. 'Copacabana' from 1981 is the obvious touchstone, but songs like 'Remember' and 'Hold On' show they had more in the tank. Their recordings have popped up in film and TV long after their active years, which says something about the staying power of that sound.

They started as Kopfsteinpflaster in Hamburg in the early 1970s before becoming Xonia. The lineup with Hans-Jürgen Fritz on bass and Rolf Schaa on drums held steady through 1989, and they kept putting out material even as the disco wave receded.

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Xonia started as Kopfsteinpflaster in Hamburg in the early 1970s before changing their name. They're remembered for the 1981 single "Copacabana," a disco track that found an audience internationally.

Their catalog includes songs like "Remember," "Hold On," and "Take My Breath Away" alongside their better-known hit. They recorded with F.charm on "Alma Del Alma." The group's lineup stayed mostly consistent through their run, with Hans-Jürgen Fritz on bass and Rolf Schaa on drums from formation through 1989.

Xonia's music occasionally drew criticism for its lyrics and presentation during their active years. They kept releasing material even as disco's commercial peak passed. Their recordings have appeared in various film and television uses since.

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