http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10640&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rssTabu Ley Rochereau is one of the crucial forefathers of modern African music, as indicated by his output of over 2,000 songs. His sweet tenor voice was first discovered in church, and he later rose to fame with the orchestra African Jazz, led by the legendary "Le Grand Kalle." In the mid 1960s Rochereau formed L'African Fiesta with Congolese guitar hero Dr. Nico, and they wrote many classics of what was called "rumba." This older form of music, a mix of Congolese, Cuban, and Caribbean elements, gave rise to a new, more energetic style (soukous) which quickly became popular throughout East, West, and Central Africa. In the 1970s Rochereau led his own orchestra, Afrisa, to Europe, where he was recognized as one of the main voices behind this increasingly popular dance music. The many stars that passed through Afrisa, such as M'Bilia Bel and Sam Manwana, secure Rochereau's legacy. - Robert LeaverSoukousen720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:14:02 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10640&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss Tabu Ley Rochereau is one of the crucial forefathers of modern African music, as indicated by his output of over 2,000 songs. His sweet tenor voice was first discovered in church, and he later rose to fame with the orchestra African Jazz, led by the legendary "Le Grand Kalle." In the mid 1960s Rochereau formed L'African Fiesta with Congolese guitar hero Dr. Nico, and they wrote many classics of what was called "rumba." This older form of music, a mix of Congolese, Cuban, and Caribbean elements, gave rise to a new, more energetic style (soukous) which quickly became popular throughout East, West, and Central Africa. In the 1970s Rochereau led his own orchestra, Afrisa, to Europe, where he was recognized as one of the main voices behind this increasingly popular dance music. The many stars that passed through Afrisa, such as M'Bilia Bel and Sam Manwana, secure Rochereau's legacy. - Robert Leaver http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17668855&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:04:14 -0700 Playlists Featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau on Rhapsody Online 17668855 ply.17668855 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17668855&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10369057&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss New Age Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:01:50 -0700 Playlists Featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau on Rhapsody Online 10369057 ply.10369057 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10369057&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10333250&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:04:36 -0700 Playlists Featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau on Rhapsody Online 10333250 ply.10333250 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10333250&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9513812&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:01 -0800 Playlists Featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau on Rhapsody Online 9513812 ply.9513812 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9513812&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9305016&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:28:51 -0700 Playlists Featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau on Rhapsody Online 9305016 ply.9305016 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9305016&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9170353&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:38 -0800 Playlists Featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau on Rhapsody Online 9170353 ply.9170353 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9170353&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8641781&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:49:30 -0800 Playlists Featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau on Rhapsody Online 8641781 ply.8641781 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8641781&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8642484&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:58 -0800 Playlists Featuring Tabu Ley Rochereau on Rhapsody Online 8642484 ply.8642484 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8642484&variant=play&rws=%2Ftabu-ley-rochereau%2Fplaylists.rss