Grand Kallé

Joseph Athanase Tshamala Kabasele (16 December 1930 – 11 February 1983), popularly known as Le Grand Kallé, was a Congolese singer and bandleader, considered the father of modern Congolese music. He is best known for his role as leader of the band, African Jazz, in which capacity he was involved in a number of noted songs, including "Indépendance Cha Cha".