Tabu Ley Rochereau
Musician · Congo - Kinshasa · 1940–2013
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Discography
Nakokoma2013
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The Voice of Lightness, Volume 22010
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The Voice of Lightness: Congo Classics 1961-19772007
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Volume 1: Ekeseni, 1977-78-79-802002
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Kebo Beat1998
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Africa Worldwide1996
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Africa Worldwide: 35th Anniversary Album1996
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1959-1992 Live 33 Ans1994
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L'African Fiesta, Volume 1 (1962-1963)1994
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Muzina1994
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1966-19691994
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Omona Wapi1991
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Man From Kinshasa1991
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Babeti Soukous1989
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Contra Ma Volonté1987
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Afrisa Selection1985
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Tabu Ley1984
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Rochereau Vol. 41982
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L'Afrique Danse N° 41969
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Heart Of Zaire
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Mangase / Hafi Deo2014
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Only You / Hafi Deo2016
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- Orchestre Afrisa Internationaloriginal · 1970current
- African Fiestaoriginal · 1963–1965
- African Fiesta Nationaloriginal · 1966–1969
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Pascal Emmanuel Sinamoyi Tabou, Rocherau, Rochereau, Tabu Ley
Pascal-Emmanuel Sinamoyi Tabu, known professionally as Tabu Ley Rochereau, was a Congolese singer-songwriter, record executive, and bandleader who became one of the most influential figures in Congolese rumba. Noted for his clarion baritone voice and prolific songwriting, he led or co-led several prominent bands, including African Fiesta with guitarist Nico Kasanda, African Fiesta National, and Orchestre Afrisa International. Dubbed "Le Seigneur Rochereau", "Vieux Maze", and "King of Congolese rumba", he is credited with composing more than 3,000 songs and recording 250 albums during a career spanning over five decades. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked him 178th on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
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