Kokoroko’s NPR Tiny Desk debut had bandleader Onome Edgeworth sweating butterflies until the moment they started playing — but once their fusion of funk, jazz, afrobeats and R&B kicked in, the doubts vanished. Their set featured tight, uplifting performances of “Never Lost,” “Together We Are,” “Idea 5 (Call My Name)” and “Sweetie,” highlighting the group’s newfound vocal confidence and infectious energy.
Timing is everything, and Tuff Times Never Last arrives with a message that resonates: even in hard times, joy is a choice. With standout contributions from Sheila Maurice-Grey on trumpet and vocals, Noushy Nanguy’s trombone harmonies, and a stellar rhythm section driving the groove, Kokoroko delivers a magically singular Tiny Desk session that’s equal parts soulful and celebratory.
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