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AAMA Events
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Welcome to the online home of the African American Music Association, Inc., a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization established in 1992 to preserve, protect, promote, and foster the continued development
of African American music and the legacy of those who compose, record, and perform the music.
Current Events
The African American Music Association presents
The 42nd Annual Marvin Gaye Day Celebration and Fundraiser
@ The Historic
Takoma Station Tavern
6914 4th St NW
We are Jamming For A Cause
This year we feature:
Some of The DMVs hottest emerging artists
"Endya Black"
“SHYRASHEEN” w/Live Band
Performing an original set of his new music.
Also, starring The One and Only
(Sexy Lady) Tre*
Performing his Hit Go-Go Record “Sexy Lady” with a Musical Tribute to Marvin Gaye and 50 Years of Go-Go.
THURS APRIL 2nd 2026
Doors open at 6pm
Show start at 7:30pm
Sounds by DJ Dynamite
REMEMBERING JIMI DOUGANS
In remembrance of our brother in music, Jimi Dougans
(original/founding member of The Young Senators),
AAMA has begun a community GoFundMe donation
campaign in support of Jimi's loving wife, Sherry,
and their family.
The Young Senators gained popularity in the 1960's and
are credited as the creators of Go-Go (DC's official music),
with hits like "Jungle" and "7th & T." The band was chosen
by former Temptation Eddie Kendricks to be his recording
and touring band, backing him on solo hits like
"Keep On Truckin'", "Boogie Down", and
"Girl You Need A Change of Mind."
Your donation is tax deductible.
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