BRING MUSIC TO LIFE
Welcome to the TMOTTGoGo Virtual Online Museum... a living, evolving digital archive that tells the story of Go-Go music and culture through the eyes, lens, pen, and archives of TMOTTGoGo. Spanning over three decades of articles, flyers, recordings, interviews, and commentary, this space captures the pulse of the people and the beat of a movement, as documented in real time by the platform that’s been Documenting the Beat of the People Since 1996.
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Welcome to the TMOTTGoGo Virtual Online Museum... a living, evolving digital archive that tells the story of Go-Go music and culture through the eyes, lens, pen, and archives of TMOTTGoGo. Spanning over three decades of articles, flyers, recordings, interviews, and commentary, this space captures the pulse of the people and the beat of a movement, as documented in real time by the platform that’s been Documenting the Beat of the People Since 1996.
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Welcome to the TMOTTGoGo Virtual Online Museum... a living, evolving digital archive that tells the story of Go-Go music and culture through the eyes, lens, pen, and archives of TMOTTGoGo. Spanning over three decades of articles, flyers, recordings, interviews, and commentary, this space captures the pulse of the people and the beat of a movement, as documented in real time by the platform that’s been Documenting the Beat of the People Since 1996.
VIEW MOREBRING MUSIC TO LIFE
Welcome to the TMOTTGoGo Virtual Online Museum... a living, evolving digital archive that tells the story of Go-Go music and culture through the eyes, lens, pen, and archives of TMOTTGoGo. Spanning over three decades of articles, flyers, recordings, interviews, and commentary, this space captures the pulse of the people and the beat of a movement, as documented in real time by the platform that’s been Documenting the Beat of the People Since 1996.
VIEW MOREBRING MUSIC TO LIFE.
Welcome to the TMOTTGoGo Virtual Online Museum... a living, evolving digital archive that tells the story of Go-Go music and culture through the eyes, lens, pen, and archives of TMOTTGoGo. Spanning over three decades of articles, flyers, recordings, interviews, and commentary, this space captures the pulse of the people and the beat of a movement, as documented in real time by the platform that’s been Documenting the Beat of the People Since 1996.
VIEW MOREBRING MUSIC TO LIFE.
Welcome to the TMOTTGoGo Virtual Online Museum... a living, evolving digital archive that tells the story of Go-Go music and culture through the eyes, lens, pen, and archives of TMOTTGoGo. Spanning over three decades of articles, flyers, recordings, interviews, and commentary, this space captures the pulse of the people and the beat of a movement, as documented in real time by the platform that’s been Documenting the Beat of the People Since 1996.
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Go-Go music is a subgenre of funk music that originated in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area during the mid-1970s by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers. It’s known for its infectious, percussive beat, also referred to as the “pocket”. This rhythm drives the music,
“TMOTTGoGo is a long-running online magazine and digital platform dedicated to showcasing and celebrating Go-Go music in Washington, D.C. and beyond. It’s considered a vital source for information and history related to the genre, and the trusted voice of the Go-Go community. TMOTTGoGo, which stands for “Take Me Out To Go-Go,” was established in 1996 by Kevin “Kato” Hammond and has been a significant force in documenting and promoting Go-Go culture for over two decades.” – WTOP News
Go-Go music is deeply embedded in the culture of Washington, D.C., where it originated and was designated the official music of the District in 2020. It has served as a powerful voice for the African American community in DC, MD, and VA, addressing social and political issues through its lyrics and playing a significant role in the #DontMuteDC movement, which fought against gentrification and cultural erasure. Go-Go has a strong sense of community, reflected in its audience interaction and the fact that many local bands represent their neighborhoods
Take me out to the Go-Go!
“TMOTTGoGo is a long-running online magazine and digital platform dedicated to showcasing and celebrating Go-Go music in Washington, D.C. and beyond. It’s considered a vital source for information and history related to the genre, and the trusted voice of the Go-Go community. TMOTTGoGo, which stands for “Take Me Out To Go-Go,” was established in 1996 by Kevin “Kato” Hammond and has been a significant force in documenting and promoting Go-Go culture for over two decades.” – WTOP News
