As a musical genre, go-go is hard to capture with words. But walking through D.C., its beats are instantly recognizable. Mikaela and All Things Considered Host Jonathan Wilson dig into go-go's history and legacy, and DCist Senior Editor Rachel Kurzius talks about recent efforts to suppress go-go and the resounding "nope" that is the Don't Mute D.C. movement.

Bonus: We head to the go-go to check out W.H.A.T. Band.

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Songs in this episode:

"Mr. Magic" by Chuck Brown

"Da Butt" by Experience Unlimited

"Bouncin' Around" by Sirius Company

"Hello" (Adele Cover) by Backyard Band