If D.C. had a sound, it would undoubtedly be the series of quarter and eighth notes that define the rhythm of a go-go song. Indeed, go-go is as much an institution of D.C. culture as jazz, Ben’s Chili Bowl, and taxation without representation.

If, for whatever reason you’re unfamiliar with go-go, cherished local kids show Pancake Mountain explains the history of go-go and its connection to D.C. in this adorable video. If you are familiar with go-go, just enjoy it because it’s glorious:

Rufus Leaking forever.