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Karo, born Karolyn Vallée, a prominent figure in Quebec’s yéyé music scene, passed away on january 14, 2026, at the age of 79. She was best known for her hits Un garçon en mini-jupe and Des gens sympathiques.
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Vallée rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s during the height of the yéyé craze in Quebec.She initially performed covers of popular songs before gaining recognition on the Télé-Métropole program Découvertes, a talent competition that launched manny Quebec artists. Radio-Canada Archives provides historical context on the yéyé movement and Vallée’s early career.
Her song Un garçon en mini-jupe, released in 1967, became a meaningful hit, capturing the spirit of the era. This success led to the release of her debut album, Karo, in 1969. Rate Your Music details her discography.
Beyond her pop career, Karo also composed music for films produced by the National