From
http://mistavybeworld.com/ by Mista Vybe:
' If you were part of the Soca scene in Trinidad and Tobago, there’s very little doubt you at some point encountered the beautiful soul that is Katsuko Yanagimoto. Most of us know this tiny Japanese-born treasure better as “Koko” or “Coco Tea”. Japanese lovers of Caribbean culture will know her from her Japanese blog dedicated to all things Caribbean, but if you’re an online enthusiast from the islands, then maybe you were familiar with her from Facebook, OR perhaps you just happened to be one of the countless lucky followers who enjoyed her constantly upbeat “tweets” as @embolada on Twitter.
My daily routine in Toronto was ground to a shocking halt when I received an email from Japanese Dancehall/Soca selector DJ Hemo, who stunned me with the words: “Koko passed away in a fire that took place at the Abercromby Hotel on October 13th“.
I will miss you Koko – we all will – and the cultures of the islands that you loved so dearly will miss you and your dedication to your lifelong mission (promoting Soca and Caribbean vibes) as well.
Sadly, I will be in Toronto still working and I won’t be able to say Goodbye to you at your Memorial Service, or Happy Birthday, so I say all these and more to you right here and now.
Farewell Koko. Say hello to Shok for me. Oh and I promise we will still have that lime one day, when the time comes for me to see you guys again. In the meantime, I will continue to Celebrate your Life. Blessings, Vybe. '
http://cocotea.seesaa.net/Koko's memorial (trinidad) 31 october 2009 @63 east main RD from 12pm~2pmplease come and join us to talk about koko
