KOKOKO!, Brown Calculus
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Fri Oct 11, 2019, 9 pm
Jack London Revue
Downtown Portland (Portland)
$20 - $25
Alternative indie band Kokoko!, a staple in Kinshasa’s DIY scene in the Democratic Republic of Congo, makes a lively fusion of electronic, punk, and experimental music using upcycled guitars and other instruments made from junk. The Congolese band’s songs—like the mesmerizing “Tongos’a” and “Kitoko” from their new album Fongola—are designed for the dancefloor, and create an up-tempo pulse fit for a never-ending block party. Their Portland tour stop includes a stellar local opener: intergalactic soul and jazz duo Brown Calculus. This little venue oughta be packed.
by Jenni Moore