Tabu Ley Rochereau performing at a 2003 festival in Hertme, Netherlands. Frans Schellekens/Redferns hide caption toggle caption Frans Schellekens/Redferns Music News Remembering A Congolese Rumba King December 2, 2013 • The honey-voiced singer, bandleader, songwriter, and impresario Tabu Ley Rochereau ruled dance floors across Africa. He died in Belgium Saturday.
Review Music Reviews 'Voice of Lightness' Revives African Pop in U.S. October 26, 2007 • In the 1970s and '80s, pop music fans in Africa were dancing to a Congo-based music known as Soukous. One of its pioneers, Tabu Ley Rochereau, infused elements of American soul into the music. A major collection of his music was just released in the U.S. 'Voice of Lightness' Revives African Pop in U.S. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15673556/15673507" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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All Songs Considered 2007: The Year in Review from All Songs Considered December 6, 2007 • Host Bob Boilen talks with reviewers Carrie Brownstein, Will Hermes, Tom Moon and Meredith Ochs about the year's biggest surprises and letdowns in music. 2007: The Year in Review from All Songs Considered Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/16974916/16974921" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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