KOKOKO!’s new album is called BUTU, which means “the night”, in the Lingala language. An appropriate title, as the band captures the chaotic, partying buzz in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital city. But listen closely and the band isn’t just capturing the joyous atmosphere. In a country where violence and government crackdowns keep citizens on edge, KOKOKO!’s frenetic, punk-like energy helps mask their political activism. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler tells us more.
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