Kobo Town: Jumble in the Jukebox

Kobo Town: Jumble in the Jukebox

 

Those with an ear for good storytelling and word play will enjoy Kobo’s 21st-century take on Trinidadian calypso. They’re fronted by white Trinidadian singer/songwriter Drew Gonsalves, whose lyrical flow often has a political dimension. He’s accompanied by a punchy little brass section, and clearly listens to plenty of Jamaican music.

Jon Lusk

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Published: October 3, 2013 at 9:46 am

COMPOSERS: Kobo Town
LABELS: Cumbancha
ALBUM TITLE: Kobo Town: Jumble in the Jukebox
WORKS: Jumble in the Jukebox
PERFORMER: Kobo Town
CATALOGUE NO: CMBCD25




Those with an ear for good storytelling and word play will enjoy Kobo’s 21st-century take on Trinidadian calypso. They’re fronted by white Trinidadian singer/songwriter Drew Gonsalves, whose lyrical flow often has a political dimension. He’s accompanied by a punchy little brass section, and clearly listens to plenty of Jamaican music.

Jon Lusk

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