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Wizards to celebrate Black culture with Beat of the Capital music series

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Wizards have launched Beat of the Capital, a video series focused on the music genres prominent in the Black Washington D.C. community in celebration of Black History Month.

Celebrate the history and legacy of black D.C. culture with Beat of the Capital, starting with the influence of Go-Go music!

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The series will feature five episodes, each discussing a different genre influenced by Black culture. The genres Go-go, hip-hop, R&B/soul, jazz, and gospel will be highlighted to showcase the historic role Black creators from the Washington D.