Jupiter & Okwess: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@kktina100]

I’ve never danced more in my life than Jupiter & Okwess at electric forest 2023. It was the best hour of my life. Their music healed me through dance.

[@5k33k]

Since it isn't already listed, the names of the performers are: Jupiter Bokondji Ilola - Lead Vocals Eric Malu-Malu-Muginda - Brown Guitar Yende Balamba Bongongo - Bass Blaise Sewika Boyite - Percussion/Vocals Richard Kabanga Kasonga - Blue Guitar Montana Kinunu Ntunu - Drums

[@danimal710]

Everybody was "/vocals" on Ekombe! What a JAM!!

[@TheFrankieMcMurphy]

Whaddya talking about? Are you blind? That's clearly Rey Mysterio on the drums.

[@Kurrents]

Rey mysterio is killing it on the drums!

[@joseantoniofernandezgonzal5449]

Escucha a Le grand maître Franco con la OK jazz.

[@butterfrymusic9458]

Best part of the whole experience!

[@trevorfrancis916]

I didn't notice him until they cut to his close up the first time! These are some amazingly talented musicians, but I love the energy and playfulness they also bring!

[@baloziubalozini5074]

Daaamn!!i laughed so hard man reading this comment

[@ahmedidriss4267]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😭😭😭😭😭🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣معرررررررص

[@animeshghisai1850]

Am I the only one that can't stop moving? This is incredible.

[@dahmeneekah]

It's infectious! 🎼🎼💓💓💓

[@yasim]

It's so nice

[@paulojazz9654]

Best tiny desk ever .....This is a story telling . What a musicality!!! Concept !!! Talent !!! My roots ....God bless Africa . God bless Congo

[@AshleyMaher5]

Saw them live in Tenerife and the packed auditorium exploded from the first note. Found this when looking for live footage online and it feels like I have watched it 2 million times since then. Glorious Electric African Perfection. Thank you, Tiny Desk, for absolutely BRILLIANT editing / sound / storytelling in the film-making. This SO captures their power and personalities. No wonder they are touring relentlessly. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank youuuuuuuuuuuuu. Jupiter & Okwessssssssss !!!!!

[@stevendorsey4882]

I've been fortunate over the years to have spent plenty of time in the DRC. Even in troubling times, of which there has been no shortage in DRC, you can always count on the street musicians to capture both the difficulties and the joys of daily living and survival. Jupiter and Okwess display a true feel for the rhythms and beats of the Kinshasa's vibrant street culture. Thanks Tiny Desk for spreading the joy.

[@idajohannesen7478]

Steven Dorsey i am now planning a visit to DRC because of that comment.

[@rebeccam.7249]

congo is a beautiful place to be love it 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩❤❤❤❤🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@paoper19]

I love that Tiny Desk takes me EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD!

[@baloziubalozini5074]

Very true

[@ghostie7790]

Yaaass. Beautiful. They’re reminding me of my Jamaican family with their vibe. Long live Africa. The most beautiful land.

[@michelecherek5392]

I....LOVE...THIS!!! 💖💖💖💖 Nkosisi Kelele Afrika!! (God Bless Africa)✊✊✊

[@gallenjr357]

After hurricane Florence...I needed to hear this. The energy of this group is amazing.

[@azzafordays753]

Captivated... Especially by Rey mysterio’s impeccable whistling

[@Konshince]

@NPR the fact that y'all were hip to Jupiter and Okwess gains my absolute respect for yall. Everyone should watch Jupiter's Dance the movie/documentary

[@Esmael822]

I LOVE THE ENERGY, MUSIC VIBES AND THE AMBIANCE. ONE MY FAV NPR TINY DESK CONCERTS.

[@Kabbotman]

Chkaddir hna ddayn d yemmak

[@marcroy8575]

NEED MORE! 12 minutes is just not enough!

[@KeyMasterSound]

Just thank you NPR, I was not expecting this! If your whole body does not move while listening to this, please go see your doctor...

[@roidavid243]

Great band...felt like I was in the streets of Bandal, Kinshasa

[@rickycourtney6734]

What a great, surprising way to wake up on a Monday morning!!!

[@nancymethot3527]

Saw them a few years ago in Montreal at the jazz festival. Best concert ive ever been to and it was free! And theyre coming back this summer!

[@elongasamba8189]

La belle musique❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩RDC, UN PAYS RICHE EN TOUT🎸🎺🎻🥁🎹 ❤️

[@rebeccam.7249]

merci beaucoup 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🙏🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@ElNegringoKreyolito]

Love the energy, the music, and the outfits! #UpAfrika

[@masato4541]

The most surprising opening!!

[@AlexTuble]

I love how devoted African music is to the rhythm. Love the harmonies here, too!

[@BerodinWax]

They were a highlight at a boring Outside Lands! Maybe THE highlight. Will follow to see where and when they play.

[@bitterick]

Aww come on, there was so much good music to enjoy

[@BerodinWax]

@@bitterick meh I just didn't think so this time around.

[@stebossm3195]

As always DRCongo always giving ...with its Music, Love and resources while The world turns its back on the atrocities happening to these ppl. Today they are once again going to vote the out come whatever it is will certainly mean another war for resources. Peace in DRC. Love to all Congo ...thanks for these amazing sounds.

[@rebeccam.7249]

thank you 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🙏

[@emisikoandwati1049]

Yeahhh here in the Mother Continent we call it "The African Sauce." Thank you brothers from Congo for representing the Kulture.

[@coolheart]

Just saw them live in Chicago at the World Music Festival. Everyone was on their feet and dancing !. Great energy and musicians. Loved it.

[@MarkBoulders]

They absolutely crushed this. My Lord.

[@arnaudlibenge2698]

Pround of you and my country DR.Congo guys much luv keep it up !!!!

[@asvitaclubnzombolesoir8116]

Merci mes frères Nzambe azala na bino toujours niekese na niekese 👄❤💪👍👏.

[@BeingXMarieClaire]

❤❤❤❤ oyebi

[@BrothaEnock]

PROUDLY KONGOLESE 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇬🇨🇬🇨🇬🇨🇬🦅

[@rebeccam.7249]

me too proudly congolese from Kinshasa the capital of africa and music congo home of entertaiment 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@butterfrymusic9458]

Wow.. wow .. wow ...taking me on a journey this morning thank you so grateful for this experience !

[@iiAllixxi_12ii]

This is my new favorite band, And Ekombe my new fav song

[@rodeclectic1068]

Their INNER-G is contagious!!!

[@rodeclectic1068]

@@2023Kijana Mos def iz yo

[@nkumukatalymusic]

Congo 🇨🇩 oyeeee

[@rebeccam.7249]

🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@messiahblack4816]

Im feeling homesick from watching these great men!!!! Thank you NPR....

[@niksalazar1687]

what a time to be alive

[@mancominiaturas]

WOW!! Raw/ pure talent!! So much energy!!!! Compared to the last live this is a blessing... Ty NPR

[@DarylFish]

Every track was awesome, glad to start my day off grooving. Drums had me in a trance @ 11:38 till end of Ekombe! NPR been killin' it, cheers!

[@elijahkatipa6336]

so much energy!!!! JAH!

[@Ceeeelo1]

Mano do Céu! Isso foi fantástico! Saudações do Brasil!

[@ale.r2050]

Can't stop listen. Amazing soulful musicians. Beautiful songs. Thanks guys. I saw you in Albuquerque

[@mspussygalore]

*I LIKE THEM!! Got a lil touch of Parliament/Funkadelic going on with the drummer in the mask.*

[@ofilipe]

Traveling without moving, literally!

[@muimeri3174]

jupiter bokondji & okwess international !! "Jupiter's dance" best documental ever

[@philippedupontblais2579]

No need for time signature... All we need is groove!

[@chryyys.fiction]

dude....that. was. AWESOME!!

[@carinatorre7186]

Just saw them at the montreal jazz fest, and it was unlike anything i’ve ever heard!

[@Bagh33ra]

if you guys like this you should give a listen to Fela Kuti and other african musicians/bands

[@rodeclectic1068]

Most def felt the Fela Kuti vibe !

[@Bagh33ra]

glad to see I'm not the only one and that he still is remembered

[@stebossm3195]

Fela, manu dibango jazz funk vibes

[@GwazaJuse]

This is so different to Fela tho...

[@rochellejohnsoncabil2800]

I can see me listening to this on my way to work on Monday morning and when I get there jump out the car walk in the door and be like let's get it

[@Yanjones1]

Pretty good, greatings from Brazil

[@patbienfaiteur8644]

Proud of you dear fellow Congolese. Well done and keep it up

[@rebeccam.7249]

🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩❤❤❤🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@BeingXMarieClaire]

🇨🇩🇨🇩🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sugarfreeshanita9606]

This was everything!!!

[@thomasedavis]

Saw them on October 26, 2018, in Guanajuato, Mexico. Great show!

[@natelarson458]

Reminds me of brushy one string, I love it.

[@TromaFilmFan]

Nate Larson LOVE HIM SO MUCH

[@peskybee2104]

This energy is unmatched

[@snowstrobe]

How many times a year has Tiny Desk introduced me to my next infatuation?

[@RevAKAtheRevel]

Love it, favourite tiny desk ever

[@juliloal]

Tiny Desk, this is too much! :O

[@frankakwetey2354]

Congo is in the building

[@rebeccam.7249]

congo to the world brother 🇨🇩🔥🔥🔥

[@keithwigley1256]

Musical rhythm and energy at its best ....

[@racheloverby8967]

They will be at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival the 2nd weekend in May. They are now on my radar..Thanks for enlightening us Tiny Desk. Yes!

[@chadsantos7585]

These guys killed it at Outsidelands!!!!!

[@vivisebaccar7986]

Love love love ❤🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thegrinch77]

Holy smoke! This is pure cult!! 🤩🍀❤️

[@MeechDolo]

Love the vibe and music even though i don't language I know music and this is Nice

[@mickgreer2146]

If you're the next band on Tiny Desk, you've gotta be thinking "how the hell do we top that?".

[@jonathanekokoy1338]

Like seriously

[@yasim]

Yes

[@AndyMoranPhoto]

9:46 oooooooooh god damn that transition/fill gave me life

[@StuLenS_Gaming]

Andy Moran I agree 💯😁😁

[@dennisinkwa5233]

Congo hoyeee! Africa hoyeee!

[@palesa8817]

They killed this set👌🏾

[@itsvictorializzy]

Can’t stop moving 🎶🔥❤️

[@YaYaMoAffetuoso]

Exactly why I love Tiny Desk!! This goes so Hard💯🔥🔥 #MusicForAll

[@e.t.722]

Amazing! So groovy and deep music! We all want to see theyr live 😎👍

[@ColdWindandThings]

Just saw them at Pickathon and they were AMAZING.

[@monicaf9028]

Ok den... i jammed all through this. Omg I would've love to be in the crowd.

[@kevinoamima8976]

Love music of congoles people best of npr💪💪

[@rebeccam.7249]

thank you 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🙏🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@leonelnavarro6255]

this music is heaven on earth 🌍

[@AC2N]

a thousand thanks for the music

[@rebeccamwose]

Incredible Voices and energy 🙌

[@Ma.Basthoris]

All I can say is DAMNSSSSSSSSSS

[@ron9511]

PLEASSSSEEEE GET BRIAN McKNIGHT ON!! :D NPR audio engineers make every artist sound so good, massive kudos to them.

[@DanaConquersBoutique]

Well, this just made my Monday 😊 My hips moved the entire 12:23!

[@provoloneal]

Within the first minute, I knew I was watching it again.

[@BreakbeatD17]

Good vibes and good times😁🤙

[@jonathanekokoy1338]

Des très bonnes sonorités. Mais quel régal !❤

[@deazy6453]

So talented.

[@lhamilt]

I love the new-to-me artists NPRTDC introduces me to!

[@purpleeyeseverywhere5889]

damn this needs more views !!!

[@thewherewithal]

Quelle surprise ! AMAZING 🤩 🇨🇩 !

[@rebeccam.7249]

🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩❤❤❤🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@courlove]

Like Congo funk I love this makes you want to travel

[@rebeccam.7249]

in congo we don't have funk but zouk it sounds like funk because funk originally came from zouk which is from congo, but you can some time hear zouk in ivory coast because Icovy coast music is inspired by congo kinshasa music such as zouk with this flag 🇨🇩 so you know the country flag

[@camilleldud2156]

Huge ! Loving it x1000000000

[@Redron679]

Was not expecting to listen to the whole set. This is great!

[@idajohannesen7478]

The beauty of it is I hear the congolose don’t need drugs to get so high. Next vacation spot DRC.

[@StuLenS_Gaming]

Ida Johannesen as a congolese I confirm this haha

[@elohim.m2269]

You are welcome in Congo bro.KARIBU

[@rebeccam.7249]

@@StuLenS_Gaming me too lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DulceMaDoblegadme]

Guys you're awsome! Love your music! Greetings from Argentina :)

[@george00719]

Lit..my new fav band

[@bxwserbeats]

Best swag in the game 💯💯

[@julianjavierpolancocarball1149]

Magnificos. Los ví en mérida. Very good

[@dannygeeish_]

Bravo Bravo! i wanted to dance in my office chair!

[@MedSou]

African spirit 👍👍👍👍👍

[@randeezy3914]

#1 requirement to be a member in this band: A great attitude!