Jupiter & Okwess capture the musical anarchy of their performances on Na KozongaJames Porteron April 27, 2021 at 11:00 am

My first impression of Jupiter Bokondji and his band Okwess was that their sound resembled Fishbone filtered through traditional African music. That’s not to say that the players in this Congolese ensemble actually take any cues from the legendary ska-punk band—rather, both groups combine African rhythms with rock, funk, and the occasional jazzy flourish.…Read More