Go-go is signed into law as the official music of D.C.

Since around the 1970s, Go-Go’s versatile funk has been affiliate with the nation’s capital.  On Wednesday February 19th, Mayor Muriel Bowser created history by signing a bill making Go-Go the official music of Washington, D.C.

#DCproud to officially have signed into law Go-Go as the OFFICIAL music of the District of Columbia. 🖊

Go-Go is the heartbeat of the District. Its rhythm gives life to our cultural soul.#DontMuteDC pic.twitter.com/QPVeUMRcqq

— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) February 20, 2020

Councilmember Kenyon McDuffie introduced the bill to the council months ago and now was surround by a large crowd of Go-Go fans of all ages to watch it become official. He individually thanked the leaders of the Don’t Mute DC movement, including Ron Motne, Dr. Natalie Hopkinson and Don Campbell.

Campbell is the owner of the Metro PCS on the corner of 7th Street & Florida Ave NW, a corner highly known for playing Go-Go music. McDuffie believe this corner is what led to the bill coming to the fruition.

“They helped amplify what it means to the world if you try to shut down go-go music,” the Councilmember said to the crowd. “Go-go will not be muted. The residents of the District of Columbia will not be silenced.”

“Thank you for showing up at the corner of 14th and U. at the corner of 7th and Florida Avenue,” McDuffie said. “Wherever there was the sound of go-go music y’all stood up and said we will not be silenced.”

With the new bill being in placed, it is now required for the mayor’s office to produce, fund, and implement programs that supports the preservation and creation of Go-Go music along with the culture and history it represents.

Bowser did not specify the amount of money the District was preparing to put into initiative. This will primarily be ran by the Office of Nightlight and Culture and the D.C. Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment.