By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFRO The Go-Go Museum and Café will celebrate 50 years of go-go music at the 2026 Go-Go Awards, on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The awards will be hosted at the Lincoln Theatre in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood, historically known as the city’s ”Black Broadway.” This year’s theme, “Returning to Our Roots and Embracing the Diaspora,” promises to […]
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D.C.’s Go-Go Museum and Café pivots to offset financial setbacks
The Go-Go Museum and Café in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia community, which celebrates the city’s homegrown sound, is facing financial difficulties due to withdrawn support from major businesses, but the founder is determined to keep it open and is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $500,000.
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Go-Go Museum and Café opens in Anacostia
The Go-Go Museum and Café has officially opened in Anacostia, featuring interactive holograms of Go-Go legends, artifacts from pioneers of the genre, and a café and recording studio, solidifying the legacy of go-go music in the District.
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Go-Go Museum and Café in D.C. gets opening date
The Go-Go Museum and Café is set to open on November 18 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking a significant moment in the history of go-go music and providing a cultural landmark for people to learn about and appreciate the official music of Washington, D.C.
