Go-go

Go-go is a subgenre of funk music with an emphasis on specific rhythmic patterns, and live audience call and response.

For the dance, see Go-go dancing. For other uses, see Go go (disambiguation).

Go-go
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsMid 1960s - late 1970s; Washington, D.C., United States
Regional scenes
  • Washington metropolitan area
  • Mid-Atlantic region
Other topics
  • Music of Washington, D.C.
  • list of funk musicians

Go-go was originated by African-American musicians in Washington, D.C., during the mid-60s to late-70s. Go-go has limited popularity in other areas, but maintains a devoted audience in the Washington metropolitan area as a uniquely regional music style and was named the official music of Washington, D.C., in February 2020.

Performers associated with the development of the style include Rare Essence, EU, Trouble Funk, and singer-guitarist Chuck Brown. Modern artists like Charles "Shorty Corleone" Garris continue the go-go tradition in D.C.

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