TÉTÉ Tété is a platinum-selling star who plays contemporary French soul and R&B. He has been called the “French Ben Harper” due to his infectious live presence and strong political/social outlook. Born in his father’s homeland of Senegal, Tété was raised from a young age by his mother in northeastern France. A self-taught musician, Tété ignored his Afro-Caribbean roots, drawing inspiration from Anglo-Saxon pop and folk traditions. Tété is acclaimed as a brilliant guitarist and extraordinary poet and in 2001 was signed to Sony/Epic, releasing four albums to date. He tours extensively, headlining European festivals of over 40,000 (Francofolies de La Rochelle, Solidays, Trans Musicales), as well as venues that seat over 7,000 (Olympia, Zenith, etc). He has toured Australia, Japan, and South America and will be fresh from a tour of Africa when he makes his solo American debut on this tour. The name "Tété" means "guide" in the Wolof language. |
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