Ray Lema

About

Musician and composer who worked for the National Ballet of Zaire.

Before Fame

He trained in classical music at a Catholic seminary, having initially wanted to be a priest.

Trivia

He was invited to come to the United States by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1979. He later settled in Paris, after finding success with Island Records.

Family Life

He grew up with family in DR Congo.

Associated With

He was a vocalist on Stewart Copeland's 1985 album The Rhythmatist.