A DC Original: GoGo Music

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Across
  1. 4. Unique music genre originating from D.C.
  2. 7. Iconic D.C. condiment, often associated with the local music and food culture.
  3. 8. First name of Go-Go music's pioneering artist.
  4. 9. Percussion instrument essential to Go-Go's sound.
  5. 12. Influential Go-Go band known for their live performances.
  6. 13. First name of the lead saxophonist in The Go-Go band "Rare Essence."
  7. 16. Drums that are a staple in Go-Go setups.
  8. 17. Fundamental element of Go-Go music, often continuous.
  9. 19. Name of a band that's a staple in the Go-Go scene.
Down
  1. 1. The tight, syncopated rhythm that defines Go-Go's groove.
  2. 2. A band that epitomizes Go-Go's gritty, raw sound.
  3. 3. A quadrant of D.C. where Go-Go music thrives.
  4. 4. Essential element of Go-Go that keeps the dance floor moving.
  5. 5. Music genre that heavily influences Go-Go.
  6. 6. The audience response part of Go-Go's "call and response."
  7. 10. Last name of the "Godfather of Go-Go."
  8. 11. D.C. area known as a historical hotspot for Go-Go music.
  9. 14. A common phrase shouted to energize the crowd and musicians.
  10. 15. Complex rhythms layering, a characteristic of Go-Go beats.
  11. 18. Slang for playing Go-Go music energetically.