Félix Sabal Lecco (musician)

Félix Sabal Lecco (1959 – 3 March 2024) was a Cameroonian drummer.

Early life and background
Born in Yaoundé in 1959, Sabal Lecco came from a diplomatic family. His father, Félix Sabal Lecco, was a minister in the government of Ahmadou Ahidjo, and was later appointed ambassador to Italy and France.

Career
Sabal Lecco played with world-famous musicians such as Jeff Beck, Prince, Peter Gabriel, Herbie Hancock, Snoop Dogg, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Shawn Lane, Jonas Hellborg, with African artists such as Youssou Ndour, Salif Keita and Manu Dibango, with the Celtic musician Alan Stivell, to name a few. He was featured as a drummer on The Rhythm of the Saints, the eighth studio album of Paul Simon, released in 1990. His brother, Armand Sabal-Lecco, played the bass on this album.

Félix Sabal Lecco taught at the Conservatoire d'Amiens. He also tried a career in acting, with Tismée by Bruno Fougnies.

Death
Félix Sabal-Lecco died in Paris, on the night of 3 March 2024.

Discography
Albums on which Félix Sabal Lecco performed include:

Filmography
Sabal Lecco's music was featured on several documentaries:
 * 2004 The Enigma of the Black Caiman (TV documentary)
 * 2006 Au commencement était la vase (TV documentary)
 * 2007 Voyage en eau trouble (documentary)
 * 2007 Nyaman' gouacou (Viande de ta mère) (short)