Bringing the distinctive D.C. sound of go-go into the classroom.

Teaching for Change is honored to work with D.C. area schools and the authors of The Beat! Go-Go Music from Washington, D.C. to develop lessons and share teaching ideas for infusing the history and music of go-go in middle and high school social studies, language arts, math, music, and/or D.C. history classes, and to bring renowned go-go performers into D.C. classrooms.

"Go-go has stayed true to time-honored cultural scripts such as live call-and-response, live instrumentation, as well as its locally rooted fashions, slang, dance, distribution and economic systems. Simply put: Go-Go never sold out. There is a grit and texture to the music that gives voice to the communities where it was created." –Natalie Hopkinson

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Jan 25 and Feb 1: Sweet Cherie at Girls’ Global Academy

January 25, 2023 / Mykella Palmer

Teachers, students, and their families were all captivated by the musical stylings of Sweet Cherie for two consecutive weeks at Girls’ Global Academy. The school, which launched remotely in 2020, is in the midst of its first fully in-person school year. Cherie was elated to facilitate lessons to all of the student body over the course of her three visits, and the girls were equally thrilled! On top of her usual lesson relaying the basics of go-go music and its history, Cherie outlined her work with Be’La Dona and why the group was founded and continues to perform so much today.

Ms. Robison shared:

You brought a lot of excitement to students (and staff), and more than lived up to that — It was truly a treat to have you.

categories / 2023