Celebrate the third anniversary of Go-Go being named the official music of Washington, D.C. with a panel discussion followed by a live concert with Pure Elegance and Junkyard Band! After welcome remarks from DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan and DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, hear from city leaders and legends of Go-Go about the impact that the music has had on D.C.’s music scene and beyond over the decades.
Moderator:
- Ronald Moten, co-creator of Don’t Mute DC and author of Don’t Mute Moe: The Vision of an Urban Scholar
Panelists:
- Shanel Anthony, vice-chair, DC Public Library Board of Trustees
- Charles “Shorty Corleone” Garris, Go-Go musician and leader of Go-Go Youth Programming
Following the discussion, groove to the beat with the live concert!