Franco Luambo Makiadi and
TP OK Jazz
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This page is dedicated to L'Okanga La Ndju Pene Luambo Makiadi. Congo and Africa's greatest musician, band leader and cultural icon.
Songs Discussion
Radio Trottoir by Simaro and TPOK Jazz (Translation and Lyrics)
Matata ya mwasi na mobali by Franco & TPOK Jazz (Translation and Lyrics)
Merci Bapesaka na Mbwa by Simaro & TPOK Jazz (Lyrics and Translation)
Ebale ya Zaire by Simaro (Lyrics and Translation)
Kita Mata Bloque by Josky Kiambukuta and TPOK Jazz (Lyrics and Translation)
Mangasa by Simaro and TPOK Jazz (Lyrics and Translation)
Mehida by Josky Kiambukuta and TPOK Jazz (Translation and Lyrics)
Mibali Basala Attention by Josky Kiambukuta & TPOK Jazz (Translation and Lyrics)
Music News
How a stroke of luck propelled Madilu System to greatness
TPOK Jazz Band members who are still alive
Biography of Mpudi Decca
Remembering Aurlus Mabele
Georgette Mowana alias Tété, Tabu Ley’s first wife
Remembering Lutumba Simaro in pictures
Koffi Olomide’s tribute to Simaro (translated)
Le Poete Simaro Lutumba passes away
