THE BAND
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Leslie Jenny
Bass/vocals
From Réunion Island (Indian Ocean). She started playing bass 15 years ago.
On mic: musette, international pop, gospel in Toulouse (from 2007)
On bass: Latin music (Cumbia, Tango, Salsa) Zouk/Biguine/Mazurka/reggae (from 2013)
William J.A.
Guitar
From Martinique (near Barbados). He would sneak behind his dad's back to play on his guitar.
1979-1986: caribbean covers in ‘Stardust’ & 'Take Five' (famous in Toulouse).
Zouk, funk & reggae with Jean Délin, supported by the Paco Rabane foundation.
Philippe Bonnaire
Keyboard
Born in Cayenne, French Guiana.
Introduced by his brothers to 60ies & 70ies music.
2013: LINDOR Guyanese music award: ‘Best Composer of the Year’ + Harmonia Guyane project.
2024: tribute track to Jacob Devarieux (guitarist for KASSAV).
Abou Khora
Drums
Born in Ivory Coast.
Trained percussionist and multi-instrumentalist.
2004: working in the Koteba ballet in Abidjan.
In Toulouse: José Natural, Ramata (famous in Mali), Gazer Polo and Jymmsy Balla.