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Yalanchi are as beloved as they are difficult to make.
Since my earliest days in D.C., I have been photographing the punk scene, both here and beyond.
Follow along for the sounds of the D.C. birds, the chickadee, the rude blue jay, and a little lesson in ASL.
Hear singer and guitarist Chris Richards speak about his relationship to the D.C. music community.
“Music for me has always been a vessel for me to speak my truth.”
People come to diviners for a medley of reasons, ranging from physical ailments to social or spiritual troubles.
“I think music is so powerful. I feel fortunate that I can pass on important messages through song.”
Since 1995, go-go music has emanated from speakers outside a telecommunications store in the Shaw neighborhood of D.C.
“That’s the job of music: to help people want to make a change.”
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