In the latest demonstration process resulting from the #DontMuteDC campaign that began a few weeks ago, the Go-Go community continues to show the tenacity of its deep roots and resilience within the DC culture, as the Backyard Band bring more … Continue reading The DC Go-Go Music Culture Continues the Fight to Preserve its Presence in the City’s Fabric.
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 Charles Stephenson on The ONE ON ONE w/Kato Hammond (FULL INTERVIEW)
For those of you who are really interested in the deep-rooted stories within the GoGo music culture, how much do you know about Experience Unlimited (EU) and their roots within this music genre? Here’s a story about them that I’m … Continue reading Experiencing Experience Unlimited
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 “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Fan-Made Movie Trailer Released
In this episode of The ONE ON ONE, musical artist Ras Lidj, creator of REGGGO MUSIC tell us stories of the roads that he’s traveled, stages he’s graced, and people he’s traded energies with. Walk with us as he guides … Continue reading Ras Lidj on The ONE ON ONE w/Kato Hammond (FULL INTERVIEW)
Langdon Elementary School (DCPS) kicked off Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action in DC with a Teach the Beat lesson from international Go-Go artist, William “Ju Ju” House on February 4, 2019. Thirty 5th graders took turns jamming on Ju Ju’s rototom … Continue reading Legendary Drummer Ju Ju House Continues to Teach the Go-Go Beat
Go-Go Legend Donnell Floyd has taken to the Instagram and Facebook social media platforms to announce his retirement from the Go-Go stage after 2019. Floyd has spent almost 4 decades working and creating in Go-Go with bands and platforms such … Continue reading DFloyd Announces Retirement from Go-Go after 2019
Whelp, it looks like those Duncans are back at it again. But this time with a real Christmas treat delivered with a solid pocket beat. Always creating, inspiring and building, Power couple Alfred and Sherrell Duncan have just released a family … Continue reading A Very Forever Duncan Christmas Treat
Special shout going out to Markette Sheppard, Kristen Berset and the rest of the WUSA9’s Great Day Washington crew for allowing Kato Hammond, Dr. Tahira Mahdi and Marlon Green from TMOTTGoGo to come through for an interview. Watch the interview … Continue reading Watch the TMOTTGoGo Interview with WUSA9’s Great Day Washington
WTOP News Radio Talks About the TMOTTGoGo Documentary Inside the Pocket. Check out the clip below: Continue reading WTOP News Radio Talks About the TMOTTGoGo Documentary Inside the Pocket
The new Documentary TMOTTGoGo INSIDE THE POCKET has officially been released and is now available to view online on the Amazon Prime Video platform. CHECK IT OUT @ https://goo.gl/fKhnnV The story of the rise of a Go-Go music magazine during the … Continue reading The TMOTTGoGo Documentary Has Officially Been Released
Check out the video clip below as original Beat Ya Feet Kings member Crazy Legz takes a piece of DC culture to Poland and teaches a ‘Beat Ya Feet’ class using the Go-Go sounds of Mambo Sauce’s “Miracles”! Continue reading Crazy Legz Teaches Poland to Beat Their Feet