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Kes Teases New Album; Talks Tiny Desk Debut & Hopping On Di Genius’ ‘Hill & Gully’ Riddim: ‘Nobody Expected That!’

The Kes the Band frontman checks in with Billboard at the 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. Get all the details.

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According to Billboard’s source item, Kes Teases New Album; Talks Tiny Desk Debut & Hopping On Di Genius’ ‘Hill & Gully’ Riddim: ‘Nobody Expected That!’, The Kes the Band frontman checks in with Billboard at the 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. Get all the details.

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