Founded by Toronto-based Trinidadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town is named after the historic neighbourhood in Port-of-Spain where calypso was born. Gonsalves is a contemporary calypsonian, honouring the rich lyrical tradition and compelling rhythms of calypso's formative heyday - the age of the Roaring Lion, Mighty Spoiler, Lord Invader, King Radio and Attila the Hun - while tackling current concerns. Ruminations on domestic violence, the war on Iraq, the paradoxes of globalisation, the ongoing state of Caribbean dependency and other themes mingle with traditionally tall stories of a cast of colourful characters, served up with a dance-inducing mix of kaiso, reggae, dub, ska and more which has been livelying up crowds across Canada, the USA and Europe. Fun and forward!
Time: 8pm, Cover: $10
Location
964 Bathurst Street (3 blocks north of Bloor St.)
Toronto, ON M5R 3G5, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 913-8197
Email: info@tranestudio.com
Visit: http://www.tranestudio.com
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