The French Department of Guadeloupe is still in mourning after the passing of one of the island’s favorite artists.
In 2008, the Regional Council of Guadeloupe paid homage, celebrating the 25-year career of Patrick St Eloi with a big concert in the town of Moule. Just over two years later, the same town will be the burial place of the former lead singer of the popular Zouk band, KASSAV.
The wake will be held at Place de la Liberté (Liberty Square) in the town of Moule Tuesday night and his burial will be on Wednesday September 22.
Since the death of St Eloi was announced Saturday, September 18, the sound of the artist’s music has been echoing from every radio and television station, public transport and individuals’ homes and vehicles around the department, including, Marie Galante and Martinique.
Persons were dressed in white all day Monday and Tuesday as a sign of mourning and solidarity with the family of Patrick St Eloi.
He was 52
where are you EVA i need to see you EVA . R.I. P. PATRICK.
RIP my brother.
this is truly a great lose to zouk community and music lovers like myself who held Mr. st. eloi on such high esteem. my deepest condolences goes out to his family and band members of kassav in this time of grief as well as his fans. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
RIP…you made your mark on Fench Creole Music…RIP
He was the voice of Kassav. What a voice . RIP. He will live on in his music. He seeyaying bwa somewhere.
those kassav members was n still r great in tha band,,,, but the way d.a massive acting how come i doh hear bout him as a solo artist d same way we hearin carimi n t vice in recent times nah,,,,,,only when some one dead we balling eh,,,,, well i could be ignorant since imma 80’s baby,,,,,,,r.i.p mr st. eloi…………….