Le Grand Kallé

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.

Joseph Tshamala Kabasele
Le Grand Kallé
Promotional photo of Kabasele for the Opika record label in the early 1950s
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Athanase Tchamala Kabasele
Born(1930-12-16)16 December 1930
Matadi, Belgian Congo (now Kongo Central)
Died11 February 1983(1983-02-11) (aged 52)
Paris, France
GenresAfrican Rumba
Years active1953–1983
LabelsSurboum African Jazz
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