Chip Py Go-Go Collection

Collection — external hard drive: DIG_00029

Identifier: 199

Staff Only

Chip Py Go-Go Collection in Dig DC

Content Description

The Chip Py Go-Go Collection consists of 1,900-plus individually composed and artistically rendered images of concert performances of Chuck Brown, the 'Godfather of Go-Go'; and other individuals and bands, including Rare Essence, Backyard Band, Familiar Faces, Suttle Thoughts, BE'LA DONA, and Da Mixx. The photographs were taken by Chip Py, personal photographer to Chuck Brown, between 2010 and 2020. The bulk of the collection dates from 2010-2014. The collection documents the importance of this unique music genre, which became the official music of Washington, D.C. February 19, 2020. As much as possible, each image includes the musicians' stage and given names, band names, and the date and venue of the performances. Whenever possible, band names, stage names, and venues names were taken from sources created by the performers.

Dates

Creation: 2010 - 2020

Creator

Py, Chip (Person)

Biographical / Historical

A native to the D.C. area, Chip Py has been shooting the D.C. music scene since 2005 and the Go-Go scene since 2010. He became Chuck Brown's official photographer during the last year of the musician's life.

Extent

15.3 Gigabytes (1,979 files; DIG_0029)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The Chip Py Go-Go Collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

The collection was transferred to DC Public Library in 2020 by Chip Py.

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