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theGrio remembers black icons we lost in 2012

Marquise Francis
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - As we look ahead to 2013, we remember the black icons lost in 2012 and remember them in all of their greatness; for all their many accomplishments...
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Chuck Brown the godfather of go-go

Chuck Brown's memorial service held in DC

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Today, the Memorial service for Chuck Brown, the godfather of go-go is held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C...
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An impromptu shrine near the Howard Theatre for Chuck Brown, the go-go music legend that died earlier this month. Mourners are expected to gather there today to honor the late musician. (Amanda Trull)

Chuck Brown's public viewing held

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WASHINGTON - Fans will have the chance to say goodbye to Go-Go music legend Chuck Brown on Tuesday...
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'Godfather of Go-Go' passes away at 75

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75...
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Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go, has pneumonia

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Questions surrounding the unidentified cause of the 75 year old go-go legend Chuck Brown's illness may have finally been solved...
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St. Lucia: The perfect island retreat

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WEB RUNDOWN - From tarzan swings and scrambling up floating stairs, the eighteen platform experience - which is also offered at night - remains one of St. Lucia's many treasures...
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Go-go music is a game changer in DC politics

Kelly O'Donnell
VIDEO - In DC, the mayoral election could be decided to the sound of a different beat; the mixture of driving percussion and funk that is go-go...
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