Check out this Arsenio Hall interview he did with Salt n Pepa. This was during the time when SNP hired members from the all-female GoGo band Pleasure (4 Ya Pleasure) to be their backup band on their tour. Listen as… Continue Reading…
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February 20, 2020
[via WPGC] The #DontMuteDC movement has come full circle in one of the most historic moments for the city. Culture House came alive with community members, activists, go-go bands and go-go music all pulsing throughout it on Wednesday to witness… Continue Reading…
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February 20, 2020
We are saddened this morning to learn of the passing of legendary Go-Go musician Lloyd Pinchback. Lloyd had currently been playing saxophone and flute for the band Proper Utensils over the past few years. However, not only is he an… Continue Reading…
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December 1, 2019
TMOTTGoGo is partnering with various museums, libraries, and other sites in Maryland, DC, and Virginia to host a series of events centered on Go-Go’s boundary-breaking community history. Consistent with TMOTTGoGo’s reputation as the most trusted source of information on Go-Go,… Continue Reading…
December 1, 2019
NEW VIDEO PREMIERE RELEASE: “All To The East” the Official Video)to the Titled EP from Ras Lidj Regg’Go Music. The Commissioner of Repatriation in Ghana has officially made this song the official theme song for the repatriation movement, Nov 2019…. Continue Reading…
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December 1, 2019
I see many folks are getting all up in arms regarding Pharrell’s comment regarding GoGo music and parts of Maryland. (see video clip below) But I think they’re so busy getting offended and yelling that he doesn’t know what he’s… Continue Reading…
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December 1, 2019
Club music and Go-Go met up in Baltimore last Saturday night, October 26th, and had a good ol’ time bonding over their regional beats. “Beats & Breaks: Exploring Maryland’s Diverse Music Traditions” was one of many Free Fall Baltimore events, sponsored by Baltimore Office… Continue Reading…
October 30, 2019
The Chuck Brown Band – “GO NATS!” Featuring Chuck Brown’s son Wiley Brown on vocals. Produced by Roy Battle CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN:
October 21, 2019
We are saddened to learn and report the passing of Go-Go powerhouse Valentino “Tino” Jackson, who succumbed to his battle with cancer on October 11, 2019. Mostly known for his many years of work with the Go-Go band Experience… Continue Reading…
August 9, 2019
Go-Go music often finds its way into popular culture in unexpected ways. One such place is in the video game, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. Set in Washington, DC after a virus decimates the population and disables the government, players… Continue Reading…
August 9, 2019
First and foremost, if you haven’t seen the insanely brilliant sketch comedy show Sherman’s Showcase, you owe it to yourself to watch. Taking inspiration from shows like Soul Train and Solid Gold, and mixed with the comedic stylings of Mel Brooks (Blazing Saddles), the… Continue Reading…
June 23, 2019
DC and GoGo Music was represented to the FULLEST on BET tonight!!!! Shout going out to Sugar Bear, Jas Funk, JuJu House, and Mighty Moe for rockin that joint. And a super shoutout and love to Regina Hall and Taraji… Continue Reading…
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May 8, 2019
In the episode of The ONE ON ONE, Kato conducts an interview session with Charles Stephenson, cultural activist and author of the book “The Beat: Go-Go Music from Washington DC”. Stephenson, who once served as manager for the Go-Go band… Continue Reading…
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March 11, 2019
Back in 1990, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s pilot episode aired to high ratings and critical acclaim, and now almost thirty years later the show is still revered as one of the best sitcoms in the history of television. For… Continue Reading…