About Jean-Paul Volnay
Lived 1952 – 2020 (aged 68). Jean-Paul Volnay was a French sega performer and singer-songwriter.
Jean-Paul Volnay (1952 – 23 December 2020) was a French musician. He performed in the Sega genre of music and was the singer-songwriter for many titles, including Le rhum la pa bon mèm, and Rouv' la porte. He was best known for his song L'Assassin.
He became known on Reunion in the late 1960s, and left for mainland France in 1971.
He died in Paris in 2020, following a long illness.
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Who was Jean-Paul Volnay?
French musician (1952-2020)
When was Jean-Paul Volnay born?
Jean-Paul Volnay was born on 14 December 1952 in Saint-Pierre.
When did Jean-Paul Volnay die?
Jean-Paul Volnay died on 23 December 2020 in Nanterre.
What was Jean-Paul Volnay's occupation?
Jean-Paul Volnay was a sega performer and singer-songwriter.
What nationality was Jean-Paul Volnay?
Jean-Paul Volnay was French.
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