 | Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Kinzonzi Kitata Mbemba (Luambo Makiadi) 1974 Rhythm, language: Kikongo. Decca, Simaro, Dessoin, who played here, all had the same background. Vocals: Franco, Youlou Mabiala and Lola Ché... Rhythm, language: Kikongo. Decca, Simaro, Dessoin, who played here, all had the same background. Vocals: Franco, Youlou Mabiala and Lola Chécain. Views: 5,864 |
 | FRANCO SINGS FOR KK (PRESIDENT KENNETH KAUNDA OF ZAMBIA) During their tour of Zambia FRANCO & his TPOK JAZZ sing a praise song for President Kenneth Kaunda, using his inseparable trademark: the whi... During their tour of Zambia FRANCO & his TPOK JAZZ sing a praise song for President Kenneth Kaunda, using his inseparable trademark: the white handkerchief... (mouchoir blanc) Views: 3,983 |
 | Franco & L'O.K. Jazz - Course au Pouvoir (Franco) 1966 Contre Kwamy. Chanté par Victor Longomba & Michèl Boyibanda. Verckys - tenor sax. This LP can be downloaded here: wrldsrv.blogspot.com Contre Kwamy. Chanté par Victor Longomba & Michèl Boyibanda. Verckys - tenor sax. This LP can be downloaded here: wrldsrv.blogspot.com Views: 6,378 |
 | Malage de Lugendo full-length interview Congo's most renowned vocalist announces that while it is true that he is planning to remain in the US for only one month on this trip...it'... Congo's most renowned vocalist announces that while it is true that he is planning to remain in the US for only one month on this trip...it's his expectation that he will be back here for TWO MONTHS AT A TIME beginning as little as two weeks later! Hear all about it, and more, in this full-length conversation with Malage de Lugendo (in French). Also included here: The amazing (to me anyway) story of Malage and Shiko Mawatu. Malage credits Shiko for helping him at the beginning of his career ... Views: 6,941 |
 | Franco & L'O.K. Jazz - Infidélité (Céli Bitshou) 1969 Two takes of the same song. Composed by bass player Céli Bitshou. Sung by Franco, Youlou and Boyibanda. With Simaro, Dessoin, Ntoya. This is... Two takes of the same song. Composed by bass player Céli Bitshou. Sung by Franco, Youlou and Boyibanda. With Simaro, Dessoin, Ntoya. This is the "normal" version, the better known one. Views: 10,181 |
 | Madilu & OK Jazz dans Destin (Biya) Singers: Madilu System (RIP) Josky Kiambukuta Diatho Lukoki Djo Mpoyi (RIP) Guitares: Franco Mongo (RIP) Gerry Dialungana (RIP) Singers: Madilu System (RIP) Josky Kiambukuta Diatho Lukoki Djo Mpoyi (RIP) Guitares: Franco Mongo (RIP) Gerry Dialungana (RIP) Views: 20,981 |
 | Franco & TPOK Jazz - Mujinga Mujinga...an interesting title. Its Swahili for 'fool'... www.youtube.com Mujinga...an interesting title. Its Swahili for 'fool'... www.youtube.com Views: 5,050 |
 | Franco & L'O.K. Jazz - Annie Ngai Nalinga (Verckys) 1968 This is a special one. Not only are there not too many Verckys compositions on which Franco actually plays, but I do not know of another son... This is a special one. Not only are there not too many Verckys compositions on which Franco actually plays, but I do not know of another song in which Youlou and Vicky are actually singing together. I know of songs where they both sing parts of the same song, but never together like here. Views: 4,955 |
 | Ntesa Dalienst & OK Jazz dans Tantine Singers (LR) Ntesa Dalienst (RIP) Lokombe Ntal Madilu System (RIP) Aime Kiwakana (RIP) Guitares Flavien Makabi Gege Mangaya Gerry Dialungana... Singers (LR) Ntesa Dalienst (RIP) Lokombe Ntal Madilu System (RIP) Aime Kiwakana (RIP) Guitares Flavien Makabi Gege Mangaya Gerry Dialungana (RIP) Franco (RIP) Views: 18,845 |
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