Jacob Desvarieux, a legend has died. He had been hospitalized for several days in Guadeloupe for a covid-19 infection and died (July 30, 2021) in the hospital of Abymes at the age of 66. An extraordinary voice, an emblematic figure in music and a sacred monster. The singer, musician, producer and co-founder of the West Indian group Kassav’ .
The news had been expected since his emergency hospitalisation, even if everyone had hoped that time might have worked in his favour. But the leader of the group Kassav, whose state of health was considered to be very serious, did not survive the illness.
A renowned guitarist and co-founder of the legendary group Kassav, Jacob Desvarieux will be remembered by all zouk lovers and beyond.
