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World-Caribbean Dance Party!: Kobo Town, Compassion Gorilla

Founded and fronted by émigré Trinidadian songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Sun. April 14th 2019 + Add to Calendar Victoria Event Centre (All Ages)
8:30pm - 11:55pm  Doors at: 8:00pm $20 Advance / $25 Door

Artists

Kobo Town
from Toronto Ontario
Available for Shows/Gigs
Compassion Gorilla
Worldbeat from Victoria BC
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Presented by:

Caravan World Rhythms Society

#557-1917 West 4th Ave. Vancouver BC

Hard-copy tickets

Physical tickets at: Munro's Books, Ivy's Bookshop

Event Description

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-winning 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, Gonsalves’ songs betray deep roots in Caribbean folk music, while the band delivers them with an indomitable energy that has earned them a considerable following far beyond the niche of world music enthusiasts a... more...

Venue

Victoria Event Centre

1415 Broad Street Victoria BC
V8W 2B2

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World-Caribbean Dance Party!: Kobo Town, Compassion Gorilla @ Victoria Event Centre Apr 14 2019 - Nov 23rd @ Victoria Event Centre

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