Kobo Town
Founded and fronted by émigré Trinidadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town’s music has been variously described as “an intoxicating blend of lilting calypsonian wit, dancehall reggae and trombone-heavy brass” (Guardian) and a “unique, transnational composite of rhythm, poetry and activist journalism.”(Exclaim!) From their home in Toronto, the JUNO-nominated group has brought their distinct calypso-inspired sound to audiences across the world, from Port-of-Spain to Paris and from Montreal to Malaysia. At once brooding and joyous, intensely poetic and highly danceable, ...
Songs
The War Between Is and Ought
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trumpets, Maracas, Drum Kit
Bad ass, Confident, Cool, Sensual, Yearning
London Town
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Drum Kit
Dark, Driving, Mysterious, Rhythmic, Suspenseful
Diego Martin
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Upright Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum Kit, Synthesizers
Hopeful, Peaceful, Yearning
Half of the Houses
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trumpets, Drum Kit, Synthesizers
Driving, Fun, Quirky, Rhythmic, Upbeat
Joe the Paranoiac
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trombone, Trumpets, Maracas, Drum Kit, Synthesizers
Driving, Party, Quirky, Rhythmic, Upbeat
Kaiso Newscast
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trombone, Drum Kit, Synthesizers
Driving, Fun, Happy, Light, Playful, Rhythmic, Upbeat
Mr. Monday
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Trumpets, Maracas, Drum Kit, Percussion
Dark, Atmospheric, Dramatic, Driving, Mysterious, Rhythmic, Suspenseful, Tension
Postcard Poverty
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trumpets, Drum Kit
Dreamy, Driving, Fun, Happy, Playful, Upbeat
Road to Fyzabad
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trombone, Maracas, Ukulele, Drum Kit
Dark, Cool, Driving, Mysterious, Rhythmic, Suspenseful
The Call
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trombone, Maracas, Drum Kit, Synthesizers
Driving, Peaceful, Upbeat
The Trial of Henry Marshall
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trumpets, Trombone, Maracas, Ukulele, Drum Kit
Dreamy, Fun, Happy, Playful, Quirky, Upbeat
Tick Tock Goes the Clock
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trumpets, Ukulele, Maracas, Drum Kit
Dreamy, Minimal, Peaceful, Playful
Waiting By the Sea
Trinidad and Tobago
Reggae, Folk, Calypso
Electric Guitar, Trumpets, Trombone, Drum Kit
Chill, Dreamy, Driving, Light, Peaceful, Rhythmic, Upbeat