Gladstone World presents Kobo Town
Kobo Town is a Toronto-based group whose music draws its inspiration from traditional calypso, roots reggae and dub poetry. Named after the vibrant and turbulent neighbourhood in old Port-of-Spain where Calypso was born, the group strives to recover the social conscience, satirical storytelling and strong acoustic/organic rhythms that characterized Trinidadian music in the past. The group was founded by Drew Gonsalves, lead vocalist/guitarist and bandleader, accompanied by Derek Thorne on percussion, Cesco Emmanuel on guitar, Rogers Williams on bass and Robert Millicevic on drums.
Batuki Music Society and the Gladstone Hotel continue to present the world music concert series that takes place on the first Friday of each month from 7 – 10 pm. at the Melody Bar. This Summer phase includes an exciting lineup of groups from; Ethiopian jazz/funk/soul, bluesy Malagasy sounds, popular Trinidadian calypso, to Jamaican roots rock reggae. Guest DJ Apollo spins his diverse collection of popular and classic African hits.
CIUT 89.5 FM is the media sponsor for the World Concert Series.
Batuki Music gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Batuki Music Society
360A Bloor St. W.
P.O. Box 68585
Toronto, ON
M5S 1X0
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