Exhibits
The museum will feature touchscreen video exhibits and interactive installations, including AI-powered holograms of go-go stars like Chuck Brown and Sugar Bear. What Is It?
Interactive Exhibit
Who Founded The GoGo Museum?
Ronald Moten
What Are The Other Lady Band Names In GoGo?
Precise, Royal. The ladies of rhythm, And Beladona.
How was The GoGo musuem designed?
designed to keep people dancing without breaks—hence the name “go-go.”
Mid-1960s to Late-1970s
Go-go music originates in Washington, D.C., blending jazz, funk, and salsa. Chuck Brown pioneers the sound.
In the GoGo Museum, A hands-on historical timeline wall will allow visitors to explore the roots of go-go music, from Chuck Brown's pioneering beats to its influence on modern hip-hop and pop music.
Historical Timeline
When Did The GoGo Museum Open?
February 19th, 2025
What did Natarsha "Little Boogie" Proctor Play?
Congas
The signature sound was known for its...........
live percussion, call-and-response vocals, and extended grooves
1988
The first all-female go-go band, Pleasure, is formed.
A Tiny Desk-style stage will host live performances by local bands, keeping the spirit of go-go alive.
Live Performances=Basement
Nearly 50 years ago, What Elements of music Did the “Godfather of Go-Go” Chuck Brown mixed?
Jazz, funk, and salsa
When did the first all-female Go-Go Pleasure band start?
1988
Who was the Talking hologram of go-go star and actor?
Anwan “Big G” Glover
1989
A go-go group releases its first PA (public address) tape, marking a new era of live recording.
Chef Angela Rose will serve Afro-Latin and Southern fusion food, including Jollof rice, jerk salmon, and mumbo wings, at the cafe.
Dining Room/Cafe
Who Were The Past Concert Headliners?
Rare Essence, Junk Yard Band, Trouble Funk, and Northeast Groovers.
What year did the group released their first PA tape?
1989
What inspired the museum to play GoGo music?
The 2019 “Don’t Mute DC” movement
2019
The “Don’t Mute DC” movement defends go-go music’s place in public spaces, sparking renewed interest.
The museum will also include a recording studio and outdoor space for live performances, making it a gathering place for DC's thriving music community.
The Community Space/ Outside Stage
Go-go music originated in Washington when?
In the mid-1960s to late-1970s
Who Is Missing?
Claudia Malcolm
Did The genre became a symbol afterwards?
Yes by resistance, community pride, and Black identity
February 19, 2025
The Go-Go Museum officially opens in Anacostia, preserving and celebrating the genre’s legacy.