Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra
KOKOLO | |
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Kokolo performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, 2004 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Afrobeat/Afrofunk, Afro disco |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Afrokings, Freestyle, Record Kicks, Little Boat, Peace & Rhythm |
| Members | Ray Lugo – vocals Chris Morrow – trombone Kavin Paulraj – bass Neil Chastain – drums Ando Kal – guitar |
| Website | kokolonyc |
Kokolo (/kəˈkoʊloʊ/ kə-KOH-loh), also known as the Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra, is an American Afrobeat band from the Lower East Side of New York City, formed in 2001 by songwriter/producer Ray Lugo.
Along with the Daktaris and Antibalas, they form part of the early New York Afrobeat scene that ignited the genre's current global revival.