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Screaming to Live: Mark Jenkins and Mark Andersen

dancebook-250.jpgSATURDAY: Although D.C. rappers have struggled over the past few decades to leave a mark on American hip-hop (well played, Wale) our hardcore scene has been consistently fertile. Blame it on our socially conservative city, our relatively stable economy or ... who knows what?

One thing's for sure, our leafy suburbs have produced some serious musical rage.

This weekend, Mark Jenkins and Mark Andersen, the authors of "Dance of Days: Two Decades of Punk in the Nation's Capital" will discuss the updated edition of their book. The re-release features deeper research into the scene's origins and highlights local heroes Dischord Records, Positive Force, Henry Rollins, Minor Threat and Fugazi.

» Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW; Sat., Nov. 14, 3 p.m, free; 202-364-1919. (Van Ness)

Written by Express' Anne Polsky
Photo courtesy Soft Skull Press

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