Nahko And Medicine For The People
HOKA
Album · Alternative · 2016 · SideOneDummy Records
On his third album, Nahko Bear's backstory continues to nourish the rapping multiculturalist's sound. In "San Quentin," for example, he visits and forgives his father's real-life murderer, wrapping up the tale with a joyous dance groove. Nahko’s convincing sincerity may remind you of Xavier Rudd or Michael Franti. Anthems like "Great Spirit" and "Backbone"—festive brews combining rock, folk, jazz, reggae, and hip-hop—speak to the members’ overlapping communities while reaching out to the world at large.
HOKA
Nahko And Medicine For The People
On his third album, Nahko Bear's backstory continues to nourish the rapping multiculturalist's sound. In "San Quentin," for example, he visits and forgives his father's real-life murderer, wrapping up the tale with a joyous dance groove. Nahko’s convincing sincerity may remind you of Xavier Rudd or Michael Franti. Anthems like "Great Spirit" and "Backbone"—festive brews combining rock, folk, jazz, reggae, and hip-hop—speak to the members’ overlapping communities while reaching out to the world at large.
