LOBOKO features young Congolese vocalist and guitar virtuoso Yohni Djungu Sungu, alongside Soukouss-Stars legend and master bassist in his own right, Ngouma Lokito. The group is rounded out by drummer and co-founder Morgan Greenstreet.
The trio’s unique style is rooted in Congo’s ubiquitous soukous sound, one of Africa’s most popular musical exports that conquered dance from France to Colombia. LOBOKO filters classic Congolese soukous rhythms through NYC’s African and Afro-Caribbean diaspora, setting up a joyful transatlantic reverberation that connects Kinshasa, Paris, Palenque, NYC, and everywhere else where soukous is danced.
Yohni and Morgan helped spawn the group’s raucous NYC live appearances. They released their debut singles – Ekenge and Kanyunyi – on the Names You Can Trust label in 2023. The music is raw and new, playing with traditional Congolese rhythms and the transatlantic pulse that reverberates throughout the Caribbean. The band is electrifying live, taking us to the streets of Kinshasa and beyond.
Tickets: $15-$25 +fee or pay what you can
The Black Squirrel Club
1049 Sarah St.
Philadelphia, PA
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