Today, February 19th Mayor Muriel Bowser will sign the Go-Go Bill, and she is holding a community celebration today to designate Go-Go music as the official music of Washington, DC. the DC Council approved the measure unanimously for a second time on February 4 and sent it to the Mayor’s office for review. Mayor Bowser […]
Today we remember the life and legacy of The Godfather of GoGo, Chuck Brown!
We remember Chuck Brown as vividly as ever on his birthday today. The Godfather of go-go music touched so many people’s hearts in the DMV and across the nation with his talents and embracing spirit. Chuck Brown influenced many of today’s artists and his music will continue to serve as a gift that Washington, D.C. […]
Yesterday, during the Chuck Brown Homegoing celebration local and national artist came together in Unity to send the God Father off in style! Artist include Season 2 Sunday Best Winner, Y’anna Crawlwy, Ricahard Smallwood and Vision singer, Andrea Dumas, Willie Blount, Stephen Hurd, Isaiah Thomas, Cliff Jones & 7 Sons of Soul, Tye Tribbett to […]
There are three things that go on a headstone when one dies- the date you were born, the date of your passing and a dash in between, according to the District’s “Mayor-for-life” and current Ward 8 councilman Marion Barry. The dash is the time you spend on this earth and the impact you have. The councilman revealed that the […]
You will be missed Chuck!
On Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 12:00 noon, everybody in the DMV should stop what they are doing and pray. We are holding a unity prayer for the Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown, who is reportedly currently in the hospital for pneumonia. RELATED Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Has Pneumonia, Family Asks For Prayers
The homegrown musical genre of Go-Go music, a funk and soul-influenced blend of African rhythms and chants, was born in the streets and clubs of…
