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Félix Sabal-Lecco The last Beat
Felix Sabal-Lecco ' s extraordinary rhythmic mastery has left an indelible mark on the music world , captivating artists from all walks of life , including Manu Dibango , Peter Gabriel , Sting , Herbie Hancock , Paul Simon , and even the legendary Prince ! Such a prestigious career deserves not only a mention but a dedicated conversation at a time when the legendary drummer , who in fact used to be a bassist , has just hung up his sticks for a trip to artist ' s paradise .
Félix Sabal-Lecco ' s name will forever resound in the ranks of the world ' s most respected musicians . Over the past three decades , his collaborations have been celebrated by such luminaries as Salif Keita , Lenny Kravitz , Je Beck , Jowee Omicil , Jonas Hellborg , Snoop Dogg , and even the perfectionist Prince . Despite cultural di erences , it was the exchange of musical ideas and camaraderie that motivated his artistic endeavors . But navigating the elite of the music
30 Flashmag ! Issue 149 April 2024 world is no mean feat ; it takes unwavering perseverance and determination to get through the lean years and uncertain times . Félix Sabal-Lecco overcame these challenges and confronted the episodes of doubt and social imbalance that often accompany an artist ' s career . The decisive moment in Félix Sabal-Lecco ' s career was the foresight of an illustrious conductor . In the mid-80s , Manu Dibango was looking for musicians for a radio show in Paris and hired Félix and his brother Armand as accompanists on Radio France Inter . Within hours , the two young talents became the backbone of the Cameroonian saxophonist ' s ensemble , marking the start of a prestigious career on the international scene . While touring with Dibango , Félix had the privilege of rubbing shoulders with musical legends and immersing himself in their artistic universe .