tabu

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Since 1984, La Creche's legendary orchestra has passed down the rumba tradition, performing covers of the great classics by legends like Franco Luambo, Tabu Ley Rochereau and Grand Kalle.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Tabu appears in the latest episode of Dune: Prophecy - the series inspired by Frank Herbert's classic novels and recent films.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

In the early 2000s, Ms. Muana was elected to Congo’s parliament along with another top musician, Tabu Ley.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022

Tabu and Jean-Marc Mwema each had 14 points for Belgium, while Ismael Bako scored 11 and Manu Lecomte added 10.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022

These victims were taken from among captives, or those who had broken Tabu, or had rendered themselves obnoxious to the chiefs, and were often blind, maimed, or crippled persons. 

From The Hawaiian Archipelago by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)