BIO PHEELIP ZORA ROSALIE Pheelip Zora-Rosalie is a musician from Réunion Island, born in 1972, originally from the La Source neighborhood (Camp Ozoux) in Saint-Denis, Réunion. He is a well-known figure on the local music scene. From a very young age, he distinguished himself in numerous genres such as jazz, funk, and soul music. He first gained recognition in 1992 with the group College Brothers, alongside Stéphane Allouche, Didyé Kergrin, and Davy Sicard. Over the years, this legendary a cappella group from Réunion Island has opened for Herbert Leonard, Toure Kunda, Cesaria Evora, and even the “Godfather” James Brown in Réunion on June 23, 1994. Two years later, they shared the stage with Manu Dibango for an advertising campaign. He has also worked as a backing vocalist for other Réunion artists such as Appolinia, Leïlla Negrau, and Doc Indigène. In 1998, he founded the group Free Jam, with which he won the “Best Composition of the Indian Ocean” award at the Seychelles Creole Festival in 2004 for the song “Djembé”. After a period of hiatus, he returned to live performances in 2012 (notably at Moda Bar and as the opening act for artists such as Nicole Dambreville). From 2013 to 2017, he pursued the joys of opera under the tutelage of Ghyslaine Raphanel, landing leading roles in Offenbach’s works: Jupiter in “Orpheus in the Underworld” (2017) and Monsieur Choufleuri in the title role in 2018. In 2019, Florian Binet included him in the cast of the show “Hommage à Johnny 974” as… He is a backing vocalist and soloist. He is always appreciated for his unique funk and soul sound. Among his notable creations and collaborations are: “In Zistwar L’Amour” (2011) “Mélanzé Kafé” (2025) A reggae cover of “Joséphine L’Est Toujours Pressée” by Hervé Imare. In addition to his singing career, Pheelip Zora-Rosalie shares his passion by teaching singing, thus blending pedagogy and stage performance. His motto: “La Mizik Sa lé Doux” (Music is Sweet)
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