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S1·E270 Go-Go in Washington DC

Core Aired February 4, 1986
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Synopsis

The home of the White House, the Pentagon and the President is also the home of the most exciting soul scene of the 1980s. The raw power of the go-go beat has emerged within a stones-throw of America's palaces of power.

Washington DC is 70 per cent black and go-go is more than just a musical trend - it is the lifestyle of Washington's black youth.

In tonight's Arena, eminent go-go saxophonist Carl 'Low Budget' Jones, of the band

Redds and the Boys, takes a journey around Washington city introducing its musicians and their place within the history of American soul music.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 270 of Arena air?

Season 1, Episode 270 ('Go-Go in Washington DC') originally aired on February 4, 1986.

How long is Season 1 Episode 270 ('Go-Go in Washington DC')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Arena.

What happens in Arena Season 1 Episode 270?

The home of the White House, the Pentagon and the President is also the home of the most exciting soul scene of the 1980s. The raw power of the go-go beat has emerged within a stones-throw of America's palaces of power. Washington DC is 70 per cent black and go-go is more than just a musical trend ...

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