Abstract

The “Go-Go and the Business of Sound” panel was curated and moderated by the recording artist and Howard University Professor Carolyn Malachi.

Content Description From the Collection:

The Go-Go Museum & Café and partners collected 11 oral histories, produced two go-go concerts, and organized a major conference on go-go: “Go-Go Preservation Week 2021” in collaboration with the Traditional Arts DC project at Howard University. The Go-Go-Preservation Week panel discussions, concerts, and oral history collections.

Content Description From the Collection:

The Go-Go Museum & Café and partners collected 11 oral histories, produced two go-go concerts, and organized a major conference on go-go: “Go-Go Preservation Week 2021” in collaboration with the Traditional Arts DC project at Howard University. The Go-Go-Preservation Week panel discussions, concerts, and oral history collections.

Abstract This interview took place 2021 using the ZOOM video recording software. Prof. Larry Cook is an Assistant Professor and director of Photography at Howard University in the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts, as well as a distinguished fine art photographer who has exhibited widely. Prof. Cook explores his roots in Go-Go culture, growing up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, his extended apprenticeship with club photographers, what makes a good photograph and backdrop, and Go-Go Club...

Abstract This interview took place 2021 using the ZOOM video recording software. Prof. Larry Cook is an Assistant Professor and director of Photography at Howard University in the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts, as well as a distinguished fine art photographer who has exhibited widely. Prof. Cook explores his roots in Go-Go culture, growing up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, his extended apprenticeship with club photographers, what makes a good photograph and backdrop, and Go-Go Club...