soca fans worldwide, no other genre of music exudes the euphoria that soca does. The up-tempo groovy beats—a modern twist to its forefather calypso—instantly elevate any mood. (Press play on these classics for an instant mood booster: “Dollar Wine” by Collin Lucas; “Nani Wine” by Byron Lee & The Dragonaires or “Turn It Around” by Andy Armstrong & Square One).
In many ways, soca fuels the Caribbean diaspora providing the vibes that anyone can levitate to. So the timing couldn’t be more perfect for a fresh new live album from the icons of the genre, Kes.
Hailing from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, the hub of carnival in the Caribbean, the band breathes new life into a culture that has been largely sidelined due to the pandemic.
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