I Love this video!!!!! But, with that being said..........and maybe I’m a little late with this comment. But, Go Go did not start in the streets of SE. it started with “The Godfather” Chuck Brown combining Jazz, Funk and Latin music. Also, never letting the music stop, in between songs letting the percussion continue leading into the next song.
Definitely. Chuck was playing with a Latino band called Los Lobos where incorporated the congas. He used the beat from Grover Washington's Mister Magic with the congas with his own band then started playing that beat between songs to keep the crowd on the floor. Add some call and response and Go-Go was born.
Man cmon . Go Go music is the most Afrocentric contemporary music that you are ever going to hear. There is a RUclips video of the backyard band playing in Ghana. Most Go go percussionist recognize that African influences on their styles.
I am 100% FBA, #B1 born and raised in SE, Washington, DC. I have been sourrounded by GoGo my entire life. GoGo is a unique sound flourished by a variety of genres of music in America, Africa, Latin, Caribbeian, etc. Blending Black American funk, Rap, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Pop and Rock, combined with live instruments, I believe is what makes it an original (We just made it our own eclectic sound). But when you talk about it's foundation? I have to acknowledge that the origins of GoGo - with that congo and cowbell, was heavily influenced by Africa and Latin America. Maybe those kids weren't thinking about Africa, but everyone who passed by them on the streets felt the connection. However, the orginality of that DC sound & flavor and what GoGo has always been, is something no one has EVER done and cannot be duplicated. That's a distinct black American sound that is unmatched. Period.
The DMV was blessed to have this culture...Gogo has been apart of my whole life...❤💯🙏
DC girl….this is the soundtrack of my life
Superbe documentaire ! ca donne envi de danser ! danser ! danser ! comme ont dit la musique dans la peau !!! ❣️❣️❣️
I Love this video!!!!! But, with that being said..........and maybe I’m a little late with this comment. But, Go Go did not start in the streets of SE. it started with “The Godfather” Chuck Brown combining Jazz, Funk and Latin music. Also, never letting the music stop, in between songs letting the percussion continue leading into the next song.
Definitely. Chuck was playing with a Latino band called Los Lobos where incorporated the congas. He used the beat from Grover Washington's Mister Magic with the congas with his own band then started playing that beat between songs to keep the crowd on the floor. Add some call and response and Go-Go was born.
@@narro75 Chuck was a Genius. I also found out Marvin Gaye, who's also from DC, started copping that style to.
It’s a shame there is not a better documentary on the history of gogo music.
lol you didn't like this one?
#Dmv native love gogo
👊🏿
All DC!!! ❤❤❤
I loved this Peace
Thanks fam
From what I understand there was no piece in DC at this time
Props to the sistas on the drums keeping the pocket
Props to Lashawn Dandy
This jont only got 2k views thats wild asl
Well,as of March20,2022 there is 4300views.Were getting there.LOL!
it's the most underrated genre ever though.
Dmv all day
Let's talk history!
Putt it in the pocket
Indeed
What's the name of the group that covered Smokey Robinson and The Miracles' "Going to a Go Go" at 0:45? I can't find that version anywhere.
You may have to go find a D.C dj with records
Where is the rest lol
Thats all I had
This is Foundational Black American music.
None of theses Band members was thinking about Africa when they created their music.🙄
Man cmon . Go Go music is the most Afrocentric contemporary music that you are ever going to hear. There is a RUclips video of the backyard band playing in Ghana. Most Go go percussionist recognize that African influences on their styles.
I am 100% FBA, #B1 born and raised in SE, Washington, DC. I have been sourrounded by GoGo my entire life. GoGo is a unique sound flourished by a variety of genres of music in America, Africa, Latin, Caribbeian, etc. Blending Black American funk, Rap, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Pop and Rock, combined with live instruments, I believe is what makes it an original (We just made it our own eclectic sound). But when you talk about it's foundation? I have to acknowledge that the origins of GoGo - with that congo and cowbell, was heavily influenced by Africa and Latin America. Maybe those kids weren't thinking about Africa, but everyone who passed by them on the streets felt the connection. However, the orginality of that DC sound & flavor and what GoGo has always been, is something no one has EVER done and cannot be duplicated. That's a distinct black American sound that is unmatched. Period.
Where is the whole video?
GOGO WORLD WIDE I KNOW EVERYONE IN THIS VIDEO ESPECIALLY MY CUZZ DJ KOOL
Intro song ?
Anybody remember imperial band & show?
Superbe documentaire ! ca donne envi de danser ! danser ! danser ! comme ont dit la musique dans la peau !!! ❣️❣️❣️