Go-Go Speaks: The Heartbeat of a Culture

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Go Go Speaks: The Heartbeat of a Culture spotlights the musical sound and culture of Go-Go, the homegrown genre of music formed on the streets of Washington, D.C. in the 70s. This percussion driven music with strong call and response has provided a voice for the sometimes voiceless for almost 50 years. This music has gone from being of great concern to the Washington, D.C. establishment in the 80s and 90s as being dangerous and inciting violence to being signed into law as the "Official music of Washington, D.C." in 2020.

This is the first book on Go-Go that is told by those who created, participated, enhanced and lived it. You will discover facets of the genre told directly "from the sources" and even some Hip Hop giants who collaborated with, but sometimes had to contend with Go-Go artists when they came to D.C. to perform as top-tier acts. In this book you will hear from members of Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, Rare Essence, Trouble Funk, Experience Unlimited, Junkyard Band, Backyard Band and many, many more. You'll also hear from the women who hold important roles in this male dominated business as well as promoters, producers, managers and fans. It's time to put the music, the culture and the people on display! This book is for those who know nothing about Go-Go music and for those who think they know it all!
 
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