Go Go Music

The Bay Area has hyphy music. DC has go go. 

Go go is a mix of African derived rhythms, loud brass and bass drums, audience call and response and sometimes a swing beat. 

Chuck Brown is called the "Godfather of Go Go." He's now in his sixties, but this African American jazz guitarist and singer still performs in D.C. to this day. 

Music to Listen to:

The Junk Yard Band: Single "The Word" 

Rare Essence 

Chi-Lites - "Are you my woman?" 

Rich Harrison - Produced "Crazy in Love," recommends Beyonce's 2006 Album "B'Day"  

The Scene:

Used to be popular at Club U - Corner of 14th and U St. NW but closed in 2005.

Now largely moved to the suburbs: Check out Prince George's County, MD

Check City Paper for shows