Philippe Lavil | |
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Birth name | Philippe Durand de La Villejégu du Fresnay |
Born | 26 September 1947 |
Origin | Fort-de-France, Martinique |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1969–present |
Associated acts | Jocelyne Béroard |
Website | www.philippelavil.com/ |
Philippe Lavil (born on 26 September 1947 in Fort-de-France, Martinique), pseudonym of Philippe Durand de La Villejégu du Fresnay, is a French singer. He remained particularly famous for his hits singles "Il tape sur des bambous", "Elle préfère l'amour en mer" (number 8 in France) and "Kolé séré", a duet with Jocelyne Béroard (number 4 in France). He was also member of Les Enfoirés in 1996, 1997 and 1998.