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Minzata by Josky Kiambukuta (Lyrics and Translation)

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

Introduction to Minzata The song Minzata is from the 1987 album “Franco Presente Josky Kiambukuta”. It was recorded in Brussels after Josky was convinced by Franco to return to TPOK Jazz. Josky had left the band in 1986 and recorded … Continue reading →

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Missile by Josky Kiambukuta (Lyrics and Translation)

Posted on February 27, 2016 by

The song Missile was released in 1983. It was recorded in Paris as part of the Choc Choc Choc sessions that featured musicians from both Afrisa and TPOK Jazz. Lyrically it is a classic Josky Kiambukuta song that laments the … Continue reading →

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Tokoma Ba Camarade Pamba (Lyrics and Translation)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by

This is one of Franco’s classic songs and most reknown from the golden era of TPOK Jazz. It features exhilarating guitar riffs by Franco as well as superb vocals by Franco and Josky Kiambukuta Back to Kenya Music Page

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Biography of Michelino Mavatiku Visi

Posted on April 5, 2015 by

Birth in Matadi Michelino Joins Africa Fiesta Sukisa Michelino with Tabu Ley and Afrisa Michelino in Festival Maquisards Michelino in Les Grand Maquisards Michelino Joins Franco & TPOK Jazz Video of TPOK Jazz performing the hit song “Salima” Re-Union with … Continue reading →

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Chacun pour soi by Franco (Lyrics and Translation)

Posted on April 4, 2015 by

1983 was a very productive year for TPOK Jazz. That year, OK Jazz produced 10 albums. Among these was the album Choc Choc Choc featuring Franco, Mavatiku Visi (Michelino) and Josky. In this song Josky provides the chorus line while … Continue reading →

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Cherie Bondowe by Mayaula Mayoni & TPOK Jazz (Lyrics and Translations)

Posted on February 1, 2015 by

Introduction The song Cherie Bondowe by Mayaula Mayoni was released in 1975. It was highly controversial because it presented the life of a prostitute from her perspective. It was seen to be promoting or at the very least defending prostitution. … Continue reading →

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Josky Kiambukuta

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Josky Kiambukuta is one of the most famous Congolese singers/ composers. He is best known for his role as one of the lead singers in TP OK Jazz, perhaps the greatest band to emrge from the continent of Africa. He … Continue reading →

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