Beat Go Go's Fusion of Funk and Hip Hop |
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| Author:
| Lornell, Kip
Stephenson, Charles C. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8230-7727-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2001 |
| Publisher: | Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Billboard Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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"The Beat is the first book to explore the musical, social, and cultural phenomenon of go-go. Rooted in funk and hip-hop, go-go - the only musical form indigenous to Washington, D.C. - features a highly syncopated, nonstop beat and vocals that are spoken as well as sung. This book chronicles the development and ongoing popularity of go-go, focusing on many of its key figures and institutions, including established acts like Chuck Brown (the Godfather of Go-Go), Experience Unlimited,...
More Description"The Beat is the first book to explore the musical, social, and cultural phenomenon of go-go. Rooted in funk and hip-hop, go-go - the only musical form indigenous to Washington, D.C. - features a highly syncopated, nonstop beat and vocals that are spoken as well as sung. This book chronicles the development and ongoing popularity of go-go, focusing on many of its key figures and institutions, including established acts like Chuck Brown (the Godfather of Go-Go), Experience Unlimited, Rare Essence, and Trouble Funk; well-known DJs, managers, and promoters; and filmmakers who have incorporated go-go into their work."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved