{"id":5210,"date":"2023-04-28T19:50:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T19:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.batukimusic.com\/site2\/?p=5210"},"modified":"2023-04-28T20:53:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T20:53:08","slug":"jupiter-okwess-jul-8-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batukimusic.com\/site2\/fr\/eventscat\/concerts\/jupiter-okwess-jul-8-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Jupiter & Okwess: 8 Jul 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Batuki Music Society in association with The Beat Network and Wavelength present the Toronto debut of Jupiter & Okwess at Lee’s Palace on Saturday July 8th! Get ready to experience the electrifying energy of Jupiter & Okwess!<\/p>

Jupiter & Okwess are a Congolese afro-fusion band from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Led by the visionary frontman Jupiter Bokondji, the group combines traditional Congolese rhythms and melodies with funk, soul, and western pop influences.<\/p>

The band\u2019s debut album \u2018Kin Sonic\u2019, released in 2017, earned them praise from critics and fans alike. The album\u2019s single \u2018Na Kozonga\u2019 was even featured on the prestigious \u2018Africa Express Presents\u2019 compilation, alongside acts such as Damon Albarn, Seun Kuti, and Amadou & Mariam. Since then, Jupiter & Okwess have been touring extensively across Europe and Africa. Their music is a bridge between the past and the future, taking the audience on a mesmerizing sonic journey of unique sounds from all around the world.
General Eclectic truly lives up to his name as one of Canada’s most diverse DJs, taking you on a musical journey around the globe.<\/p>

DATE<\/strong>: Jul 8, 2023
VENUE<\/strong>: Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St W, Toronto
TIME<\/strong>: 8pm General Eclectic, 10pm Jupiter & Okwess
TICKETS<\/strong>: Advance $25 at Eventbrite<\/a>, Door $30<\/p>

Batuki Music Society gratefully acknowledges the support of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council. Thanks to The Beat Network and Wavelength.<\/p>

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