Julien Ernest Philéas, known as Granmoun Lélé, was a seminal figure in Réunion Island's musical heritage, born on February 28, 1930, in Saint-Benoît. Deeply rooted in the maloya tradition—a genre with African and Malagasy origins—he infused his music with spiritual depth, drawing from his family's cultural practices. Balancing his work as a sugar factory laborer, Lélé performed in kabars, traditional gatherings celebrating ancestral rites. His discography includes notable albums like "Namouniman" (1993) and "Soleye" (1995). After his passing on November 14, 2004, his children continued his legacy through the group Groove Lélé, preserving and evolving the rich maloya tradition. ([fr.wikipedia.org](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granmoun_L%C3%A9l%C3%A9?utm_source=openai))