The 28th edition of Spanish world music festival Etnosur has finalized its lineup with the addition of four high-energy acts: Muyayo Rif, Throes + The…
From Kuduro to Slavic Strings: Etnosur 2025 Reveals Final Lineup
Tag: Jupiter & Okwess
Jupiter & Okwess Amplify Global Roots with Ekoya
Jupiter & Okwess – Ekoya (Airfono, 2025) Jupiter & Okwess, veterans of Kinshasa’s vibrant music scene, return with their fourth album, Ekoya, a striking hybrid…
Left La La Land, Loved Loulé. My time at the 2022 Festival Med in Portugal
Portugal. I’d seen it on the maps I loved looking at when I was a kid. There it was, all but smothered by Spain on…
Jupiter & Okwess at Festival Med, Larger than Life
He does not go unnoticed for many reasons. He is a tower that rises above everything. Furthermore, he is a skinny giant of about six…
Portugal’s Iconic World Music Event, Festival MED, Announces Impressive 2022 Lineup
The 18th edition of Festival MED will take place from June 30 to July 3rd, 2022, in the historical medieval downtown of Loulé in southern…
Jupiter & Okwess To Release Na Kozonga
Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess is set to release its new album “Na Kozonga” on April 23, 2021. “Na Kozonga” is the fruit of the…
Jupiter & Okwess Release ‘Abalegele Gale’ Single with Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess has released a single titled “Abalegele Gale.” The song is a collaboration with American band Preservation Hall Jazz Band from…
Congolese Band Jupiter & Okwess Release Na Kozonga Music Video
Acclaimed Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess has released new single titled Na Kozonga (“the return” in Lingala). On Na Kozonga, Jupiter sings in Lingala, French…
Congolese Sensation Jupiter & Okwess to Begin 2018 North American Tour
One of the rising stars in the world music scene, Congolese musician Jupiter Bokondji and his band Okwess will be touring the United States and…
Jupiter & Okwess to Perform in New York City with special guests The Jack Moves
Congolese band Jupiter & Okwess with special guests The Jack Moves are set to perform on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Littlefield in Brooklyn, New…