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Congolese independence from Belgium in 1960, propelling Tabu Ley to instant fame. He remained with African Jazz until 1963 when he and
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were among the many influential musicians that were part of the group. He adopted the stage name "Rochereau" after the French
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Tabu Ley Rochereau died on 30 November 2013, aged 73, at
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