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Like a heartbeat, like a deep memory, Ronald Moten has been hearing the drum for a long time.
Kristina Gray, Maegan Wood, and Les Talusan discuss how their collective activities made waves in the D.C. music scene.
With Chocolate City Rocks, Levy works to bring public awareness and support to socially conscious D.C. artists.
The idea of “paying your dues” doesn’t resonate with these DJs.
We spoke to bassist Richard Howard about the inspiration for the band and the nature of the D.C. music scene
“D.C. music is all about syncopation. It’s in the pocket.”
In Benin, musical traditions and accompanying dances connect participants to their religion, community, and natural environment.
Much like the punk scene thriving there, Mt. Pleasant is rather homegrown and offbeat.
“D.C. culture has influenced my whole life,” says musician Malik Stewart, better known as Malik DOPE Drummer.
Along Mt. Pleasant’s eponymous main street, music is a much celebrated facet of local culture.
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