Félix Sabal Lecco (musician)
Félix Sabal Lecco is a drummer from Cameroon.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Cameroon |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Early life
Sabal Lecco comes from a diplomatic family. His father, also Félix Sabal Lecco, was a minister in the government of Ahmadou Ahidjo, and was later appointed ambassador to Italy and France.[1]
Career
Sabal Lecco has played with world-famous musicians such as Jeff Beck, Prince, Peter Gabriel, Herbie Hancock, Snoop Dogg, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Shawn Lane, Jonas Hellborg, with African artists such as Youssou Ndour, Salif Keita and Manu Dibango, with the Celtic musician Alan Stivell, to name a few. He features as a drummer on The Rhythm of the Saints, the eighth studio album of Paul Simon, released in 1990. His brother, Armand Sabal-Lecco, plays bass on this album.[2]
A renowned drummer, Félix Sabal Lecco has taught at the Conservatoire d'Amiens.[3] He has also tried a career in acting, with Tismée by Bruno Fougnies.[4]
Discography
Albums on which Félix Sabal Lecco has performed include:[5]
| Date | Album | Format | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | La Fête A Manu | Buda Musique | ||
| 1989 | Négropolitaines Vol 1 | LP | Soul Paris Records | |
| 1990 | Paul Simon - The Rhythm Of The Saints | Warner Bros. Records, Columbia House | Track: Born At The Right Time | |
| 1992 | Manu Dibango Featuring MC Mell 'O | Bellaphon | ||
| 1994 | Wakafrika | CD, Album | Giant Records | |
| 1995 | Dance With Manu Dibango | CD, Album | Solo | |
| 2005 | Everybody | CD, Maxi | Universal Licensing Music (ULM) | |
| 2006 | Ministry of Sound - The Annual 2006 | 2xCD | Universal Music (México) | Track: Everybody |
| 2007 | Tout Ira Bien | CD, Album | Sketis Music, Veronika Bulycheva | |
| 2010 | The Essential Paul Simon | 2xCD, Comp | Sony Music, Legacy | |
| Mauvais Chasseur | LP | Kanibal Records |
Filmography
Sabal Lecco's music has been featured on several documentaries:[6]
- 2004 The Enigma of the Black Caiman (TV documentary)
- 2006 Au commencement était la vase (TV documentary)
- 2007 Voyage en eau trouble (documentary)
- 2007 Nyaman' gouacou (Viande de ta mère) (short)
References
- Mouandjo, Pierre-Patrick (24 October 2010). "Félix Sabal Lecco est mort". Cameroun Actu. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- "Paul Simon – The Rhythm Of The Saints". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- Marie Chatillon (2011-11-24). "Master class de batterie avec Felix Sabal Lecco à Amiens". France TV. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- Ingrid Alice NGOUNOU (2009-11-17). "Le camerounais Félix Sabal Lecco, batteur reconnu, a fait une belle incursion dans la comédie avec Tismée" (in French). Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- "Felix Sabal-Lecco". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- Félix Sabal Lecco at IMDb