We talk with Drew Gonsalves of Kobo Town about his music, and what he’s doing during lockdown. Also, we hear songs about brotherhood, togetherness, and unity. Why are there so many of these? Because we’re better together, clearly. Even if right now we have to stay a bit apart.
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A celebration this week of Trinidad’s calypso roots and the various global branches of calypso today, plus an interview with Drew Gonsalves, leader of Kobo Town, on his contemporary take on this music and Kobo Town’s new album Jumbie in the Jukebox. Plus some new releases and concert previews in hour 2.
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