Black Music Month: Go-Go Music

This Black Music Month, we’re spotlighting the heartbeat of the District: Go-Go music. Born in the 1970s and pioneered by the legendary Chuck Brown, Go-Go blended funk, jazz, and Afro-Latin rhythms into a sound that’s uniquely D.C.

In Morgyn Woods’ latest audio feature, she traces the history and evolution of Go-Go — from the early days of “Bustin’ Loose” to the genre’s modern revival led by bands like TOB, UCB, and Backyard Band. She also highlights the powerful #DontMuteDC movement, a grassroots protest that reignited city-wide pride and helped make Go-Go the official music of Washington, D.C.

Whether you’re from the DMV or just discovering the sound, this piece celebrates Go-Go not just as music — but as movement, memory, and message.

Listen now!