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National Go-Go Music

Wind them up: now and forever

Several DC government officials were on hand for Chuck Brown's viewing at the Howard Theatre.DC Mayor Vincent Gray, DC Council members Marion...
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'Bustin’ Loose' legendary musician and ‘Godfather of Go-Go’, Chuck Brown, dead

Chuck Brown, musician, singer and songwriter, has died at the age of 75, after suffering from pneumonia. Brown, who was hospitalized since April 18...
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Godfather of go-go Chuck Brown will be missed

Washington, DC music legend, Chuck Brown died Wednesday at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. He was 75. Brown was hospitalized several weeks ago...
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Chuck Brown, returning citizen and DC legend dies at 75

To many DC locals and area residents, Chuck Brown, the affectionately called "the Godfather of Go-go" (a subgenre of funk music), is a...
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Trouble Funk's "Big Tony" Fisher discusses Beastie Boys lawsuit

  • Trouble Funk
  • May 10, 2012
With the Beastie Boy’s recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, followed by the untimely death of founding member Adam &ldquo...
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Ayre Rayde March 17th reunion to benefit youth in memory of Daryl M. Spencer

  • Ayre Rayde Reunion
  • January 28, 2012
As Saturday, March 17, 2012 rapidly approaches, both band members and fans of the group, Ayre Rayde, are counting the days until the most...
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Central Groove Still Crankin After 25 Years

“This one time only hit on Friday is gonna be a great look because we are bringing originals with a CRANK and we are doing a surprise tribute...
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Ras Lidj and Deep Regg’Go Band @ Patty Boom Boom, Friday Night Free Show

  • Ras Lidj and Deep Band
  • August 11, 2011
Greeting Friends: It’s that time again. Ras Lidj and Deep Regg'Go Band will be performing this Friday at Patty Boom Boom”s...
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Go-Go Under the Stars in Support of Teaching the Beat

“Go-Go is a genre of music founded in DC that deserves its history to be taught in school just as classical and jazz music are,”...
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The Drummer’s Beat: Ju Ju House, The Legend Speaks

  • Ju Ju House
  • April 24, 2011
When William “Ju Ju” House was six years old, he picked up his first set of drumsticks to play drums at his father’s church....
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