Category: Calypso
By Jenny May on Sep 17, 2007 in Music, Reviews, Cds, Singer/Songwriter, Instrumental, Piano, Lyrics, Calypso, New Releases, Musicians, Billie Holiday, Joan Armatrading, Albums, Joni Mitchell, Shine, Poets | 1 Comment
Joni Mitchell’s latest album ‘Shine’ has thankfully fallen into my hands and I’ve been taking my time, savoring her songs for this review […]
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By Guest on Jun 22, 2007 in Music, Press Releases, Festivals, Bands, Canada, Events, Reggae, Kobo Town, Calypso, MusicDish, Toronto, Montreal, Montreal Jazz Festival, Concerts, Drew Gonsalves, Canada Day | 0 Comments
Toronto based roots-calypso act Kobo Town has been invited to play the 28th edition of the prestigious Festival International de Jazz de Montreal on Canada Day, July 1, 2007. The full band will be performing on the outdoor Samsung Stage (President-Kennedy Avenue) at 8:00 and 10:00 PM as part of “Les Rendez-vous Samsung.”
“These polished professionals […]
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By Guest on Apr 10, 2007 in Music, Press Releases, Bands, Cds, Promotion, Artist Development, Indie, Acoustic, Kobo Town, Calypso, Independent, Albums, MusicDish, Toronto, Trinidad | 0 Comments
Toronto-based, roots-calypso act Kobo Town has been selected as a finalist in the Indie Acoustic Project “Best CD’s of 2006.” Their CD, ‘Independence’ was one of only three albums to be recognized in the Lyrics category of the awards. Winners will be announced in late April, 2007. The Indie Acoustic Project celebrates the best in […]
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By Guest on Apr 5, 2007 in Music, Press Releases, Bands, Events, Promotion, Organic Entertainment, Kobo Town, Calypso, MusicDish, New York City, Ben Godwin, Drew Gonsalves, Club Midway | 0 Comments
Kobo Town bandleader Drew Gonsalves will be following up his debut solo performance at Cafe Nostalgia in Ottawa by opening for Ben Godwin’s ‘Skin and Bone‘ Launch Party. Presented by MusicDish Network & Organic Entertainment, the record release event will introduce Ben’s sophomore album Skin and Bone to industry and fans on April 10, 2007 […]
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By Guest on Mar 20, 2007 in Music, Press Releases, Reviews, Festivals, Bands, Reggae, Kobo Town, Calypso, Canadian Music Week, Montreal, Montreal Jazz Festival, Roots, Trinidad, Club Balattou | 0 Comments
Toronto-based roots-calypso act Kobo Town will be performing their inaugural Montreal show at the renowned Club Balattou on Thursday, March 22nd at 9:00 PM. Located at 4372 Boulevard St-Laurent, Club Balattou has been the driving force behind world music in this city for 20 years, laying the groundwork for Festival Nuits d’Afrique, the Montreal International […]
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By Guest on Feb 14, 2007 in Music, Bands, Canada, Events, Reggae, Artist Development, Kobo Town, Calypso, Canadian Music Week, Toronto | 0 Comments
Toronto-based roots-calypso act, Kobo Town will headline the official Canadian Music Week (CMW) ‘MusicDish 10th Anniversary’ Showcase hosted at The Trane Studio in Toronto on March 8th. The Trane Studio is located at 964 Bathurst Street. Kobo Town takes the stage at 10:30 PM. Other performers include Caroline Glass, Mélissa Laveaux, Grüvoria and the Souljazz […]
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By Guest on Nov 15, 2006 in Music, Press Releases, Events, New York, Reggae, Music Dish, Organic Entertainment, Kobo Town, Calypso | 0 Comments
Canadian calypso act Kobo Town announces the release of their debut album Independence to North American retail and online outlets today.
The band will celebrate with performances in NYC and Toronto this week. The first of which is their record release party at the monthly Listen Liberally showcase hosted by online publisher MusicDish Network and indie […]
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