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His wife died recently in 2019. People described him as a very talented musician and band leader. Others described him as a patriot who loved his country even when times were tough.
Bio Pepe Kalle was a soukous musician, bandleader, and vocalist. Born Kabasele Yampanya in Kinshasa (then Léopoldville) in the Belgian Congo, he adopted the alias "Pepe Kalle" as a tribute to his mentor, Le Grand Kallé.
Pepe Kalle (Kabasele Yampanya), from Zaire, was a well-known and respected bandleader and singer. He died unexpectedly on November 28, 1998. Survived by his wife and five children, the cause of death was apparently a heart attack.
Pépé Kallé discography and songs: Music profile for Pépé Kallé, born 30 November 1951. Genres: Soukous. Albums include L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur !, The Sound of Kinshasa: Guitar Classics From Zaire, and Africa: 50 Years of Music.
29 lis 2023 · Born Kabasele Yampanya in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on November 30, 1951, Pepe Kalle emerged as a pivotal figure in the world of Congolese Rumba, captivating audiences with his powerful voice, charismatic stage presence, and a career that spanned decades.
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21 lip 2012 · Biographie de Kabasélé Yampanya alias Pépé Kallé, l'un des piliers de la troisième génération de la musique moderne au Zaïre.
