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Performer / composer from the city of Dillon (Fort de France), Shaman Tchéko aged The 52-year-old owes his name to the locals who nicknamed him chabin at the time when he didn't like it and who eventually decided to baptize him Tcheko which was the equivalent of "Timal", "Boug Mwen" etc ... Then Shaman was added because in his first performances (to Dillon in front of Lib’service), the host always said “the man called” Tcheko that he found it very impersonal. So passionate about Native American culture, it is only natural that Shaman was his appearance in homage to the Shamans and the Grand Manitou linked to their theology. In the 70s - 80s, in the heart of the city, he rubbed shoulders with different musical trends underground which attracts him very quickly. Starting with Hip Hop and smurf (dance). In the atmosphere of the city (music, dance, basketball, football, domino ...) one of the pioneers of the time like General Tchô returns from a stay in Saint Lucia with a Brand New (novelty) musical the Ragga Muffin which is revealed to him as obvious. Come the first lyrics that are a hit with those around him who encourage him. His first radio station was on the RBR antenna at the initiative of the same General Tchô who there acts as a facilitator, in order to test his talent on a larger scale. Then follow his first scenes at neighborhood parties, patronal feasts, a nightclub (Bitako) for the reggae sequence. 1987 Leaves for France for his studies where he meets various Wes