Grand Jojo
Recognized as one of Belgium’s most iconic artists, singer Jules Jean
Vanobbergen (July 6, 1936), better known as Grand Jojo, etched himself indelibly
on his country’s popular culture by perfectly synthesizing the national spirit
with his festive brand of schlager music. Born in the neighborhood of Ixelles,
he attended the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts with the hopes of becoming a
painter. After working as a marketing draughtsman and then as a cartoonist, he
decided to make a foray into music as Grand Jojo, a nickname he was given during
his time in college. He made his debut in...
