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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.”
“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.”
“I want them to feel like they can make music as well, and that their voice is important and special and should be heard.”
Hear Río Mira perform “Pipiquifuiqui” at Tropicalia in Washington, D.C.
Support the Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, Cultural Vitality Program, educational outreach, and more.