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Originally formed as a traditional Afrobeat ensemble, Kokolo quickly developed a far spikier sound, often played faster and more emphatically than many of their contemporaries. While at Underhanded, Lugo befriended Bosco Mann and Phillip Lehman, who soon recorded the first albums for Desco Records at Underhanded and who would go on to release the Daktaris album, which spearheaded the Afrobeat revival in New York. Initially a traditional Afrobeat ensemble, the group consisted of 14 members from various parts of the world, and as a result of a revolving door of musicians coming in and out of the group, the initial months proved frustrating at tightening up the group as a live unit. Prior to this maiden tour and a result of internal disagreements, most of the initial group left to form the Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble. Although initially stung by the lukewarm response, Lugo quickly set off to write Kokolo's second album during a stay in Amsterdam in , noting only the criticisms from a selected number of writers whose opinion he respected, more inspired than ever to solidify an original sound for the group. The band's fourth studio album, " Heavy Hustling ", found them meshing Fela Kuti poly-rhythms and Fania All-Star cadence into a number of James Brown classics, with Lugo providing original vocals, turning classics like " Soul Power " into tongue-in-cheek come ons through lyrical plays on sexual themes and a marked emphasis on West-African Afrofunk.

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Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra

They have donated songs, performed and raised funds on behalf of scores of projects ranging from Youth empowerment organizations to AIDS relief groups and environmental causes. Also during this time, the group began to experiment with remixes of their original songs, something which some found somewhat taboo, but was viewed by the band as another vehicle with which to sfrobeat listeners.

Kokolo continued to further expand their sound via the group's fifth studio album, " Fevers ", released in January, The work featured songs influenced by Afrodisco, contemporary club rhythms and West-African Afrofunk. Orchesttra aimed to invert the negative connotation of the term through the positivity in their music.

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Retrieved from " https: Initially a traditional Afrobeat ensemble, the group consisted of 14 members from various parts of the world, and as a result of a revolving door of musicians coming in and out of the group, the initial months proved frustrating at tightening up the group as a live unit. Views Read Edit View history.

Prior to this maiden tour and a result of internal disagreements, most of the initial group left to form the Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble. Originally formed as a traditional Afrobeat ensemble, Kokolo quickly developed a far spikier sound, often played faster and more emphatically than many of their contemporaries.

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Lugo's songwriting approach is largely informed by punk, rock and reggae, and contrary to many contemporary Afrobeat groups' reliance on more "Jazzy" instrumentals, Kokolo's songs feature re-occurring vocal choruses, which are designed to engage and energize audiences at live shows. Kokolo's third album, " Love International " continued to expand the group's sound as Lugo incorporated elements of Hip Hop, Dancehall and a more pronounced Latin influence throughout the songs.

During kokoo time Lugo met English Trombonist Chris Morrow, the only other original member currently in the group. Afrobeat Afrofunk Afro Disco. With More Joy and Less Stress".

Although initially stung by the lukewarm response, Lugo quickly set off to write Orxhestra second album during a stay in Amsterdam innoting only the criticisms from a selected number of writers whose opinion he respected, more inspired than ever to solidify an original sound for the group.

The band's fourth studio album, " Heavy Hustling ", found them meshing Fela Kuti poly-rhythms and Fania All-Star cadence into a number of James Brown classics, with Lugo providing original vocals, turning classics like " Soul Power " into tongue-in-cheek come ons through lyrical plays on sexual themes and a marked emphasis on West-African Afrofunk.

Along with The Daktaris and Antibalasthey form part of the early New York Afrobeat scene that ignited the genre's current global revival.

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KOKOLO AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA album out on RK

The result was the critically acclaimed More Consideration[5] which featured more complex orchestrations and sophisticated compositions. While at Underhanded, Lugo befriended Orhestra Mann and Phillip Lehman, who soon recorded the first albums for Desco Records at Underhanded and who would go on to release the Daktaris album, which spearheaded the Afrobeat revival in New York.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Their live performances also vary drastically from that of their peers, as Kokolo's shows are more frenzied and akin to rock concerts, another indication of the influence of groups like Bad Brains and Mano Negra on the group.

Krishnamurtiwho's concepts heavily influenced the lyrics on the band's second album, "More Consideration", as exemplified by the maxim found on their album jackets: Kokolo are also notable as practitioners of the Simple Living lifestyle, and followers of the writings of J.

Although Kokolo sing in English primarily, they have released several numbers sung in Spanish and Portuguese. The band's name was taken from a s term, " cocolo ", that originated in parts of the Caribbean jokolo was later used in New York City's Latin communities, often as a pejorative, to describe non- Hispanic African descendants, many of whom were fans of Afro music.

They have also proven adept at broadening their sound by incorporating influences from a variety aafrobeat other genres. Long accustomed to Fela-esque prototypes, purists found the group's radical take on Afrobeat not to their liking.