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33: 737:, whose concepts heavily influenced the lyrics on the band's second album, "More Consideration", as exemplified by the maxim found on their album jackets: "Live More, Consume Less.. With More Joy and Less Stress". 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. 2318: 395:" quickly gained the band a following, in particular with European audiences, due in part to the relative novelty of the genre, but also due to their high-energy performances and undeniable talent, and the band soon toured the UK for the first time. Prior to this maiden tour and a result of internal disagreements, most of the initial group left to form the Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble. 589:"I thought it would be interesting to make explicit the implicit connection that exists between Nigerian Afrobeat and American Funk and explore the musical dialogue that took place across the Atlantic during that golden era, a dialogue that also included the New York Latin sound, which was also highly regarded and influential in Africa at the time", states Lugo. 2322: 383:
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. During this time Lugo met English Trombonist Chris Morrow, the
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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. They have also proven adept at broadening their sound by incorporating influences from a variety of other genres. Although
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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 reach listeners. To date Kokolo has been remixed by
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Initially panned by critics, "Fuss And Fight" drew its share of negative, or at the very least, suspicious, press upon its release. Long accustomed to Fela-esque prototypes, purists found the group's radical take on
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Since forming, they have evolved into a prolific recording machine, with over 50 releases on their discography and features in scores of notable international compilations, alongside artists like
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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
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Lugo's search for a new musical direction let him to form Kokolo in the spring of 2001, enthused by the template of his friends in Antibalas and informed by the music of
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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.
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in 2003, 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.
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African descendants, many of whom were fans of Afro music. Kokolo aimed to invert the negative connotation of the term through the positivity in their music.
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Finding themselves stuck with an upcoming tour and no band, Roth came to the rescue by connecting Lugo and Morrow with longtime collaborator and former
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not to their liking. Although initially stung by the lukewarm response, Lugo quickly set off to write Kokolo's second album during a stay in
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poly-rhythms and Fania All-Star cadence into a number of James Brown classics, with Lugo providing original vocals, turning classics like "
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By the summer of 1995, Lugo ran Underhanded Studios, a recording facility on Ludlow Street which he shared with Mark Anthony Thompson from
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allowed the band to reach a broader audience and to perform on some of the world's premier stages, from the main stage of The
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featured a sample of Kokolo's "The Way Up" on a song and video titled "Afrokalle", from the band's album, "Flash".
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label in February 2009 and the band soon followed its release with its most extensive tour schedule to date.
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Lugo's songwriting approach is largely informed by punk, rock and reggae, and contrary to many contemporary
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Kokolo sing in English primarily, they have released several numbers sung in Spanish and Portuguese.
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and scores of others around the world, where they shared the spotlight with acts ranging from
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music to countries such as Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Bulgaria and Romania, among others.
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Prior to founding Kokolo, Lugo's musical background was rooted in New York's downtown
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Kokolo continued to further expand their sound via the group's fifth studio album, "
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In the summer of 2001, Lugo turned to Gabe Roth to produce Kokolo's debut album "
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Afrokings, Freestyle, Record Kicks, Little Boat, Peace & Rhythm
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as the group's horn section. Perna and Wagner would go on to form
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revival in New York. Also during this time, while producing
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drummer Jojo Kuo, enabling them to carry on with the tour.
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ethic that would become a key characteristic of Kokolo.
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of New York City, formed in 2001 by songwriter/producer
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Portuguese-language musical groups of the United States
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scene that ignited the genre's current global revival.
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Spanish-language musical groups of the United States
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Index

Kokolo performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, 2004
Montreal International Jazz Festival
Afrobeat
Afrofunk
kokolonyc.com
/kəˈkl/
kə-KOH-loh
Afrobeat
Lower East Side
Ray Lugo
Daktaris
Antibalas
Afrobeat
cocolo
Hispanic
hardcore punk
Bad Brains
Agnostic Front
Cro-Mags
Gorilla Biscuits
Jawbreaker
Youth of Today
Anthrax
Leeway
Warzone
Warzone
DIY
Chocolate Genius
Sim Cain
Rollins Band

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