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Podcast Episode Summary
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, BLK JKS bring music from their debut, "After Robots." Although they hail from South Africa, BLK JKS' noise rock style stands out from the sounds traditionally coming out of Johannesburg, which was initially a problem for this band. The foursome had trouble landing gigs in their hometown until a fortuitous encounter with hit DJ, Diplo, who helped bring them to global attention. In this interview, the group discusses the challenges of working in South Africa's current musical landscape, and how growing up in the wake of Apartheid is reflected in their music.
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