Dalienst et franco s tpok jazz bina na ngai na respect by oeokosko. Known for his mastery of rumba, he was nicknamed the sorcerer of the guitar for his seemingly effortlessly fluid playing. Francois luambo luanzo makiadi 6 july 1938 12 october 1989 was a major figure in twentieth century congolese music, and african music in general. Incidentally it was mamou which appeared to have moved most of the fans with the lyrics depicting a lively conversation between two women, a divorcee and a married one who accuses the former of. Vicky et lorchestre ok jazz cafe diggers digest archives. He is widely referred to as franco luambo or, simply, franco. African music, latin music, brazilian music, indian music, etc. Following franco s death, the body was flown back home accompanied by family and band members. Franco s fans will also recall singer madilu systems resurgence in the tp ok jazz band through songs like non, mamou tu vois and fabrice 1983. Mar 04, 20 the excellence of 80s tpok jazz also had a lot to do with the bands shift, a few years earlier, from 45s to lps. Francos full story can be found in the book congo colossus. Members were given due credit and recognition for their contributions.
Franco et le tout puissant ok jazz by franco, le tp ok jazz. A fan page for franco and ok jazz describing events decade by decade 1983 interview with franco liner notes from franco phonic vol. Fabrice akende sango franco et le tpok jazz 10 ans chorus fabrice magasin monene ekende sango partout mpo na abacos 2 the great. The congolese guitarist, singer, bandleader and composer francois luambo makiadimost commonly known as franco but with a raft of other nicknames including the grand master and the sorcerer of the guitarhad by the time of his death in 1989 dominated the elegant but gutsy genre of. Ok jazz, later renamed tpok jazz was a congolese rumba band from the democratic. Tpok jazz is in great shape in 1983 and playing with a full, matured sound. From the lp chez fabrice a bruxelles are these two songs freins a mains handbrake and non, a long complaint of franco about the behaviour of women chasing married men. Franco luambo makiadi, the zairean guitarist, composer and band leader, was a truly legendary figure. And this, along with volume 2 is a lovingly put together compilation that combines great music with extensive notes on the man and his band as well as the politics that surrounded it. During the 1970s franco and tpok jazz consolidated their position as one of the two giants of. They were allowed to cut their own albums within the ok jazz setup and the more significant band members often had their names and pictures appear. It is almost 20 years since the death of the congo colossus, franco luambo makiadi, a bandleader whose 40piece orchestra was among the greatest the continent of africa has known. Franco sam mangwana le tp ok jazz fabrice akende sango duration.
Franco is along with fela perhaps the greatest african music star of the last 50 years. It is a remarkable song, because its the first time franco mentions one of his singers madilu by name in a song. It is almost 20 years since the death of the congo colossus, franco luambo makiadi, a bandleader whose 40piece orchestra was among the greatest the. Sterns music has one of the largest online catalogues of world music. Beautiful version of cafe by vicky et lorchestre ok jazz. Franco and tpok jazz discography, cds, tracks and albums. The story of franco s declining health is made more poignant with a photo taken a couple of weeks before he passed. Following francos death, the body was flown back home accompanied by family and band members. Song in praise of not only his own tailor, but also the whole orchestras. Live recording of the afroeuropean tour by franco et le.
Franco, le tp ok jazz 1972 1973 1974 album complet franco,le tp ok jazz. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. More than anything else, tpok jazz was a members band not just for franco himself but also for the rest of the band members. Because franco was so much ingrained into the fabric of society, many zaireans mourned his death more than they would that of a blood relative. Francois luambo luanzo makiadi 6 july 1938 12 october 1989 was a major figure in 20thcentury congolese music, and african music in general. Franco s full story can be found in the book congo colossus. He is referred to as franco luambo or simply franco. The excellence of 80s tpok jazz also had a lot to do with the bands shift, a few years earlier, from 45s to lps.
Even in his darkest moments franco treated moving the crowd as a sweet responsibility. We were in the congo recording new songs around the world when we met the tp ok jazz band. Franco was the guy who ran the show, and a superb musician his chiming, flickering guitar parts defined. Check out franco et le tp ok jazz 19671968 by tp ok jazz franco on amazon music. Francos fans will also recall singer madilu systems resurgence in the tp ok jazz band through songs like non, mamou tu vois and fabrice 1983. The story of francos declining health is made more poignant with a photo taken a couple of weeks before he passed.
Live recording of the afroeuropean tour, an album by franco et le tp ok jazz on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Also for sale as digital download at emusic amazon uk amazon us itunes uk itunes us. Franco et le tp ok jazz 19671968 by tp ok jazz franco on. The album was mastered bright and hot so the drums crack like a whip and the. The lp was released in 1984 but contains songs from way earlier. Tpok jazz, members band members, guitarists, history. View all records by franco et lorchestre tp ok jazz for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format.
Franco et l ok jazz ele wa bolingo mulamba joseph mujos 1962 by hatari pembejino. Wapi, but its actually from 1983s chez fabrice a bruxelles, as is freins a main which. The congolese guitarist, singer, bandleader and composer francois luambo makiadimost commonly known as franco but with a raft of other nicknames including the grand master and the sorcerer of the guitarhad by the time of his death in 1989 dominated. Ok jazz, later renamed tpok jazz short for tout puissant orchestre kinshasa, allpowerful kinshasa orchestra, was a congolese rumba band from the democratic republic of the congo established in 1956 and fronted by franco. The groups popularity, however, has continued to grow. Listen to your favorite songs from franco et le tout puissant ok jazz by franco, le tp ok jazz now. Band leader franco became a national hero with his intricate, dancing guitar style utterly different to that of any western axeman and epic. Franco et lorchestre ok jazz les merveilles du passe. Jazz lanimation non stop, edipop 1987 posted on june, 2010 by moos with more or less the same group of musicians as last weeks ok jazz. The original name, ok jazz, comes from a kinshasa bar called the ok bar named after the bars proprietor oscar kashama, but is also been said to refer to orchestre kinois.
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