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Tabu Ley Rochereau

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Tabu Ley Rochereau
Born 1937-11-13
Bagata
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.

Discography

Album Year With Label
Rochereau à l'Olympia 1,970 Afrisa International Genidia
Babeti Soukous 1,989 Afrisa International Sterns Africa
Muzina 1,994 Afrisa International Sonodisc