Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
Home Celebrity

The Heart Of The City: Go-Go Museum & Cafe Honors DC’s Musical Legacy – Essence

rmtsa by rmtsa
September 25, 2024
in Celebrity
0
The Heart Of The City: Go-Go Museum & Cafe Honors DC’s Musical Legacy – Essence
74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


You might also like

Tray Chaney’s Son Injured In GA Tornado

Tyler, The Creator And Dave Free Redefine Luxury In Bottega Veneta Campaign – Essence

Lizzo Slams Fatphobia After Weight Loss: ‘People Bully Fat People’

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 19:
Janet Purnell waits in line at a community celebration for the signing of a bill designating Go-Go music as DC’s official music at the Culture House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. DC Councilmember Kenyon McDuffie, Ward 5, wrote the bill that calls for the implementation of a program to support, preserve, and archive Go-Go music and its history. “I’ve been here for 30 years and loved the music when I first heard it,” said Purnell. “I love Chuck Brown.”
(Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The heart of Washington, DC beats to a rhythm all its own—go-go music. Now, for the first time ever, that sound has a permanent home at the new Go-Go Museum & Cafe in Anacostia, ensuring that DC’s most iconic cultural export will be celebrated for generations to come.

Go-go, a unique blend of funk, rhythm, and percussion born in the streets and clubs of Washington in the 1970s, has been the lifeblood of the city for decades. Now, it has a permanent place where its legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

The team behind the highly anticipated Go-Go Museum & Cafe is set to cut the ceremonial ribbon in Washington’s historic Anacostia neighborhood on November 18, marking the launch of the first institution dedicated to celebrating and preserving go-go—a syncopated, drum-driven funk that has become the heartbeat of DC’s cultural identity.

Go-go music is much more than a genre—it’s a culture, a movement, and an undeniable source of pride for DC, especially for the Black community. Rooted in syncopated beats and live performances, go-go has provided the soundtrack to countless DC block parties, political protests, and neighborhood gatherings. It became the city’s official music in 2019, cementing its cultural significance not just for Washingtonians but for the world. And now, with the opening of the Go-Go Museum, the genre’s impact can be preserved and celebrated.

The Go-Go Museum & Cafe is the brainchild of community organizer and go-go promoter Ron Moten, who helped lead the #DontMuteDC movement—a pivotal moment in 2019 that defended the city’s musical identity from erasure. What started as a protest to keep go-go music playing in public spaces grew into a broader effort to protect and preserve DC’s unique cultural heritage. Moten, along with co-founder and museum curator Dr. Natalie Hopkinson, has made this vision a reality, giving go-go music the spotlight it has long deserved.

Located at 1920 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd SE in the heart of historic Anacostia, the museum will feature interactive exhibits, live performances, and artifacts that tell the story of go-go’s rise from local sound to global recognition. Visitors can expect to see memorabilia like DJ Kool’s touring jacket, Chuck Brown’s promotional cutout, and a rare bomber jacket from the iconic band Rare Essence. The space will also feature cutting-edge technology, including holograms of go-go legends like Backyard Band’s Anwan Glover.

For the DC community, the museum is more than just a space—it’s a testament to the enduring power of go-go music and its role in shaping the city’s identity. “We wanted to create a space where the community could come together to celebrate and experience go-go in all its glory,” Moten explained. With a recording studio, outdoor stage, and café, the Go-Go Museum is set to be a vibrant cultural hub, ensuring that go-go’s infectious rhythm will continue to thrive.

As the museum gears up for its official opening in January, with special events planned for Go-Go Preservation Week in November, one thing is clear: DC’s go-go beat will never be muted again.



Source link

Tags: CafécityDCsEssenceGOGOheartHonorsLegacymuseumMusical
Share30Tweet19
rmtsa

rmtsa

Recommended For You

Tray Chaney’s Son Injured In GA Tornado

by rmtsa
May 30, 2025
0
Tray Chaney’s Son Injured In GA Tornado

Fans are sending prayers to The Wire actor Tray Chaney, who revealed on Instagram that a tornado struck his Henry County, Georgia home, throwing his son nearly the...

Read more

Tyler, The Creator And Dave Free Redefine Luxury In Bottega Veneta Campaign – Essence

by rmtsa
May 30, 2025
0
Tyler, The Creator And Dave Free Redefine Luxury In Bottega Veneta Campaign – Essence

Getty Images Bottega Veneta’s latest campaign is less about clothing and more about connection. Specifically, the quiet power of craftsmanship as a universal language. Titled “Craft is Our...

Read more

Lizzo Slams Fatphobia After Weight Loss: ‘People Bully Fat People’

by rmtsa
May 29, 2025
0
Lizzo Slams Fatphobia After Weight Loss: ‘People Bully Fat People’

Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty “I think that people like to bully fat people.” – Lizzo Known for her chart-topping pop anthems, larger-than-life personality, and body positivity, Lizzo...

Read more

Lizzo Claps Her Copious Cakes To Viral Hit ‘WHIM WHAMMIEE’

by rmtsa
May 29, 2025
0
Lizzo Claps Her Copious Cakes To Viral Hit ‘WHIM WHAMMIEE’

Source: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon We didn’t have Lizzo taking over RAP on our 2025 bingo card but the Grammy-winning Pop star is currently receiving rave reviews...

Read more

Sanford Biggers’ Oracle Finds A New Home In Sonoma County – Essence

by rmtsa
May 29, 2025
0
Sanford Biggers’ Oracle Finds A New Home In Sonoma County – Essence

Sanford Biggers’ ‘Oracle’ (2021) at The Donum Estate. Photo by Adam Potts Photography. Cradled by the gentle hills of Sonoma County, Sanford Biggers’ Oracle has found a new...

Read more
Next Post
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Pro Artem Chigvintsev Won’t Face Domestic Violence Charges Following Arrest

'Dancing With The Stars' Pro Artem Chigvintsev Won't Face Domestic Violence Charges Following Arrest

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Browse by Category

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized

CATEGORIES

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized
No Result
View All Result

Recent News

  • Teresa Giudice Teases RHONJ Return Ahead of BravoCon
  • Pat McAfee to John Mellencamp: ‘Shut the F— Up’
  • Howard University Gifted With Special Edition Air Jordan 4s

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In