Washington, DC serves as a significant cultural hub in the American music industry, renowned for originating go-go music¹ - a funk subgenre created by Chuck Brown in the 1970s. The city hosts iconic venues like the 9:30 Club and Kennedy Center², supporting diverse genres from jazz and R&B to punk rock and hardcore. Home to major industry organizations like the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)³, DC's music scene blends political culture with artistic innovation, featuring legendary venues and a thriving underground scene.