Kes the Band is making waves after completely selling out their highly anticipated tour in Los Angeles. Lead singer Kes Dieffenthaller took time to reflect on the explosion of Soca on the U.S. West Coast, while paying tribute to the Calypso legend who paved the way.
Faith Cheruiyot reports
High praise from one Soca icon to a Calypso legend. Kes, the lead of Kes the Band, described David Rudder’s classic “Calypso” as a song everyone must hear before they die, calling it a transcendent masterpiece that perfectly captures the musical nuances artists still experiment with today.
It is that same rich culture that Kes the Band is currently exporting to massive audiences with the ‘Roots, Rock Soca Tour’ in the US West Coast and the recent appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk.
That energy culminated in a massive milestone for the band: a completely sold-out show in Los Angeles. For Kes, hitting the stage in a major entertainment hub like L.A. is a massive win for Soca music.
With Trinbagonian music continuously sailing to new global heights, Kes took a moment to reflect on his journey. Looking back at the band’s international success, Kes says his single biggest piece of advice to his younger self would be simple, dream bigger.
The band’s overseas tour acts as a powerful reminder that for Soca music on the global stage, the dream is only getting bigger.