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Chip Py Go-Go Collection

Title: Chip Py Go-Go Collection
Date Created: 2014-01-01
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Abstract: The Chip Py Go-Go Collection consists of 1,900-plus individually composed and artistically rendered images of concert performances of Chuck Brown, the 'Godfather of Go-Go'; and other individuals and bands, including Rare Essence, Backyard Band, Familiar Faces, Suttle Thoughts, BE'LA DONA, and Da Mixx. The collection is arranged chronologically. The photographs were taken by Chip Py, personal photographer to Chuck Brown, between 2010 and 2020. The bulk of the collection dates from 2010-2014. The collection documents the importance of this unique music genre, which became the official music of Washington, D.C. February 19, 2020.

As much as possible, each image includes the musicians' stage and given names, band names, and the date and venue of the performances. Whenever possible, band names, stage names, and venues names were taken from sources created by the performers. Help us make the Chip Py Go-Go Collection as accurate as possible! If you see information that needs to be updated email us at peoples.archive@dc.gov
City: Washington, D.C.
Subject: African Americans
Musicians
Artists
Black persons
Music
Go-go (Music)
Local identifier: 199chippy
Rights Information: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/
In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
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