Granmoun Lele died yesterday morning

Just heard the sad news from Reunion that Granmoun Lele (Julien Phileas), the veteran maloya singer, died yesterday morning. His most recent album was last year's wonderful Zelvoula on Christian
Mousset's Marabi label, where he was joined by Jaojoby from Madagascar (Lele's mother was Malagasy) - returning the favour on this year's latest Jaojoby album.

• article submitted by: Stephan Siedler, WOMEX