Le Grand Kallé
Congolese musician (1930–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Athanase Tshamala Kabasele (16 December 1930 in Matadi, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) – 11 February 1983 in Paris, France), popularly known as Le Grand Kallé, was a Congolese singer and bandleader, considered the father of modern Congolese music. He is best known for his role as leader of the band, Le Grand Kallé et l'African Jazz, in which capacity he was involved in a number of noted songs, including Indépendance Cha Cha.
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Joseph Tshamala Kabasele
Le Grand Kallé | |
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Birth name | Joseph Athanase Tchamala Kabasele |
Born | (1930-12-16)16 December 1930[1] Matadi, Belgian Congo (now Kongo Central) |
Died | 11 February 1983(1983-02-11) (aged 52) Paris, France |
Genres | African Rumba |
Years active | 1953–1983 |
Labels | Surboum African Jazz |
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