From homegrown genre to an official museum, D.C. celebrates 50 years of go-go
A promoter and peace activist, Moten grew up in a D.C. household that cranked go-go. 'My mother would listen to it all the time,' Moten recalled. 'It was just natural, part of the culture.'
Now, the museum that reflects the soundtrack of his life and that of countless other fans is opening to the public on Wednesday; a ribbon-cutting was held last year.
Nestled among businesses along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, the two-story structure houses a vibrant 8,000-square-foot space. The museum boasts more than a dozen interactive exhibits, a recording studio and a performance stage. Chef Angela Rose, a Food Network 'Chopped' finalist, has created a diaspora street food menu for the on-site café.
Visitors can 'talk' to an AI hologram of go-go stars or tap a screen to learn about go-go's influence on hip-hop, complete with audio beats that have been sampled on rap songs.
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