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will host its next showcase on November 14, 2006 at Club Midway beginning at 7PM. This will be the official NYC launch of the debut album Independence by Toronto-based roots/calyspo act Kobo Town. de.
The event is open and free to the public. For more information or to RSVP for the event, please visit www.musicdish.net/listenliberally
Toronto-based calypso act Kobo Town will officially release their debut album Independence to North American retail and online outlets on November 14, 2006.
Drawing heavily upon the sounds of traditional calypso, roots reggae and dub poetry, the album is a collection of stories which offer a running commentary on a wide variety of social and political themes including domestic violence, homelessness, globalization, the war on Iraq, and the various frustrations and betrayals of the post-colonial era.
Named after an historic community in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, where calypso was born, Kobo Town strives to recover the social conscience, satirical storytelling and strong acoustic/organic rhythms that characterized Trinidadian music in the past. But while the group's singer-songwriter Drew Gonsalves expresses a wish to “celebrate the musical and artistic traditions formed over the long years of our turbulent history”, the tales that fill the album could be told anywhere.
Independence was co-produced by Lyndon Livingstone (David Rudder, Andre Tanker, Mighty Scrunter) and Drew Gonsalves at the Razorshop in Maraval, Trinidad. Independence will be available for download through CD Baby, iTunes, Music Discovery Network, Calabash Music and select online retailers. For more information or to hear advance tracks from the album, please visit, www.kobotown.com.
What the press is saying:
"...a pan-Caribbean mix of reggae, rock steady, calypso and funk whose vibrations dictated dance." Joyce Corbett, The Live Music Report
"Toronto's hottest new Calypso-Reggae-Jazz ensemble" Shawna Marlay, AfroToronto.com
"Kobo Town is set to unleash a new musical style on the world with a fusion of old and new traditions from the West Indies. Lead singer/songwriter Drew Gonsalves' vividly melodic lyrics backed with a heavy bass and rhythm section inspire people to move both physically and spiritually." Karam Debly, Canadian Music
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Drew Gonsalves has crafted cutting messages through thoughtful lyrics that beg to be absorbed." Chris Page, Ottawa XPress
MusicDish Network and Organic Entertainment Host Listen Liberally Music Showcase Series
MusicDish Network, an Internet music magazine publisher and artist marketing/development firm, along with indie promotions and pr firm, Organic Entertainment join forces to present Listen Liberally, a monthly showcase series taking place at Club Midway, located at 25 Ave. B in New York City. Listen Liberally organizers Margo Drgos and Paul Anthony of Organic Entertainment along with MusicDish founder, Eric de Fontenay endeavor to provide a relaxed environment for music and media industry professionals to network and foster community, while enjoy performances from today's up-&-coming acts.
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