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2019 Festival
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Along Mt. Pleasant’s eponymous main street, music is a much celebrated facet of local culture.
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.
“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.
“I want them to feel like they can make music as well, and that their voice is important and special and should be heard.”
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