2007 Go Go music awards red carpet recap
Staff Writer
2007-11-20
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Go Go is essential beat is characterized by a syncopated, dotted rhythm that consists of a series of quarter and eighth notes (quarter, eighth, quarter, (space/held briefly), quarter, eighth, quarter)… which is underscored most dramatically by the bass drum and snare drum, and the hi-hat… [and] is ornamented by the other percussion instruments, especially by the conga drums, timbale, and hand-held cowbells."[2] A swing rhythm is often implied (if not explicitly stated). Another important attribute in go-go is call-and-response with the crowd in concert. The Go Go awards was a lively event although it had critics. The critics raised questions to such bands as Mambo Sauces with has risen through the radio and not the streets. Some people in the Go Go community feel Mambo Sauces has contributed to Go Go but is more of pop Go Go band and not a traditional Go Go band. With the critics put aside, this event still is a giant step for Go Go and the movement. It has proven it can get sponsors and support from the community at large. There is a video below of the red carpet event.