Joseph Kabasele
| Joseph Kabasele Tshamala | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 1930-12-16 Matadi |
| Died | 1983-02-11 |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Roles | Bandleader, Singer, Composer |
| Groups | African Jazz |
Joseph Kabasele Tshamala (16 December 1930 – 11 February 1983), known as Le Grand Kallé, is often called the father of modern Congolese music. In 1953 he founded African Jazz, the first professional Congolese orchestra, and in 1960 he wrote and recorded "Indépendance Cha Cha", which became a pan-African anthem of independence. He mentored many of the musicians who would go on to define the genre.
Discography
| Album | Year | With | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indépendance Cha Cha | 1,960 | African Jazz | Surboum African Jazz |
| Table Ronde | 1,960 | African Jazz | Surboum African Jazz |
| African Jazz Mokili Mobimba | 1,966 | African Jazz | Surboum African Jazz |