Bassist Keren Jeannevol passes away

Bassist Keren Jeannevol passes away

23-August-2016
Keren JeannevolSeychelles has lost another talented musician.
Bassist Keren Jeannevol passed away on Sunday afternoon in the intensive care unit of the Seychelles Hospital after a short illness
He played bass with the Laflanm band, before joining the Zenith band.
Most recently he was part of the Pa Pou Anpandan band which accompanies famous singer Philip Toussaint on his tours of the islands.
Born on December 12, 1976, Jeannevol has also accompanied many local singers during recordings in studios and in live shows.
Singer Philip Toussaint, who plays rhythm and lead guitar, has described Jeannevol’s passing as a big loss to the local music scene.
“Keren Jeannevol is such a huge loss, but at the same time he leaves such a big music legacy. He has made a big contribution to the music community,” Tousaint told Seychelles NATION.
The last time they performed was on Sunday August 14 on La Digue and according to Toussaint they were working on another project for September 30.

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Big crowd bids farewell to late Seychellois musician Keren Jeannevol

01-September-2016


The late Seychellois bassist Keren Jeannevol was laid to rest on Monday afternoon after a touching funeral service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Victoria.
Keren was one of the most talented musicians in Seychelles and has played in popular local bands such as Laflanm and Zenith. He was also a member of the Pa Pou Anpandan band which accompanies singer Philip Toussaint on his shows around the country.
Aside from his family and friends, a large congregation attended the funeral service among whom were Vice-President Danny Faure, Designated Minister Vincent Meriton, Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St Ange and the Minister for Labour and Human Resource Development Idith Alexander.
In his sermon, Deacon Louis Agathine said music revitalises the society; it brings joy to those who are sad and motivates those who are in despair.
Deacon Agathine saluted all musicians who have and are still contributing to our music industry.
He called on all those present to keep cherishing the good souvenirs left by the late Keren.
He also urged the authorities concerned to observe a moment of silence at the opening of the new music stadium, to pay tribute to singers and musicians who have passed away.
On behalf of the Seychelles Musicians Association, Jean-Marc Volcy sympathised with the family of the late Keren and called on the congregation to remember him not only as a bassist but as one of the greatest talents of Seychelles.
Keren died on Sunday August 21 in the intensive care unit at the Seychelles Hospital after a short illness.

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