Some bands become pillars of a genre, some redefine it, and others rise to the level of exemplar in their chosen style. He hasn’t taken any of the cultural shortcuts many stars opt for these days. And ...

PARIS (AFP) - Jacob Desvarieux, the Guadeloupean co-founder of Caribbean band Kassav' which shot to global fame in the 1980s by creating the fast-beat zouk music style, has died of Covid-19. Local ...

Guitarist, singer and Kassav founding member Jacob Desvarieux died last month in Guadeloupe at the age of 65. Kassav, which was founded after he met with brothers George and Pierre Eduard Decimus in ...

The late Jacob Desvarieux of Kassav band who died on July 30, 2021. (Courtesy) French President Emmanuel Macron has led tributes to Zouk music crooner Jacob Desvarieux, co-founder of the band Kassav ...

Streaming platforms for Kassav à l'Accor Arena : Hommage à Jacob Desvarieux haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

Legendary Caribbean Zouk band Kassav’ is set to headline the Kwita Izina Gala Dinner on Friday, September 5, at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC), The New Times has learned. The much-anticipated ...