Tabu Ley Rochereau

Tabu Ley Rochereau
Born	1937-11-13 Bagata, Belgian Congo
Died	2013-11-30
Instruments	Vocals
Roles	Bandleader, Singer, Composer
Groups	African Jazz, Afrisa International

Tabu Ley Rochereau (born Pascal-Emmanuel Sinamoyi Tabu, 13 November 1937 – 30 November 2013) was one of Africa's most prolific and influential singers and composers, credited with well over a thousand songs. He rose to fame in African Jazz, co-founded African Fiesta with Dr Nico in 1963, and then led Afrisa International. In 1970 he became the first African musician to headline the Olympia in Paris.