“Part cabaret, part cabinet of curiosities, Carytown's Révéler is charmingly idiosyncratic... The deeper you go... the weirder it gets. The wildly eclectic lineup of events veers across genres.” - STYLE WEEKLY
LOBOKO features young Congolese vocalist and guitar virtuoso Yohni Djungu Sungu, alongside Soukouss-Stars legend and master bassist in his own right, Ngouma Lokito. The group is rounded out by drummer and co-founder Morgan Greenstreet.
The trio's unique style is rooted in Congo’s ubiquitous soukous sound, one of Africa’s most popular musical exports that conquered dance from France to Colombia. LOBOKO filters classic Congolese soukous rhythms through NYC’s African and Afro-Caribbean diaspora, setting up a joyful transatlantic reverberation that connects Kinshasa, Paris, Palenque, NYC, and everywhere else where soukous is danced.
Yohni and Morgan helped spawn the group’s raucous NYC live appearances. They released their debut singles - Ekenge and Kanyunyi - on the Names You Can Trust label in 2023. The music is raw and new, playing with traditional Congolese rhythms and the transatlantic pulse that reverberates throughout the Caribbean. The band is electrifying live, taking us to the streets of Kinshasa and beyond.
Presented in partnership with JAMinc, a Richmond-based nonprofit with a mission to open minds, hearts and ears to music deserving a wider audience through education, performance, and support. Through in-school musical performances, community concerts, festival outreach and workshops, JAMinc has helped deliver music to nearly 100,000 students and countless music lovers in the Richmond area.
This show is co-produced by Secret Planet, JAMinc, and Orbital Music Park.
With only 85 seats, shows at Révéler are intimate and immersive. A romantic venue with exquisite sound and dreamy vibes, Révéler offers a unique selection of cocktails, wines, beers, bubbles, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our kitchen delivers small plates crafted with care.
Be cool // OMP is the place for peace, love, support and kindness. Critique must be requested.
Listen // Be mindful of what other players are doing. Be mindful of dynamics. It's OK to not play - music needs silence, too.
Courage // The good stuff is beyond your comfort zone. Make mistakes. See rule #1.
Admission: $20 advance / $25 at the door
Doors: 7:00pm
Music: 8:00pm - 10:45pm
21+ / 16+ must be accompanied by an adult
General admission. Seats are selected upon arrival and cannot be reserved in advance.
3108 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221
804-918-5681