Which popular music styles influenced disco music?

Disco Music was heavily influenced by several popular music styles, including funk, soul, and R&B. The rhythmic grooves and basslines of funk, combined with the smooth melodies and vocal harmonies of soul, created a foundation for disco's danceable sound. Additionally, the use of orchestration and lush arrangements, often found in Motown and Pop Music, contributed to the rich production quality characteristic of disco tracks. These elements came together in the 1970s to form the vibrant and infectious disco genre.