Franco TPOK - Mamba

[nyabende63]

Rahndi,thanks for uploading such wonderful composition by Simaro,you guys are great for your in depth love for Lingala music ,especially TPOK.May God bless you abundantly

[rengwa]

Djo mpoyi

[Matadikibala]

kilo ya kinshasa

[chahenza]

Big ebullient Djo Mpoyi.... great

[otiipiach72]

greaaat  stuffff

[Discgallerynow1]

fantastic-thanks for post

[KaiserSwordx]

changanya musica kabisa - this is real music - be proud you Africans out there :0

[fgumo]

Chahenza, the young man you are asking about is probably Malage Lugendo, he is the young face that appears with Djo Mpoyi's on album "Celio"

[kidzamba]

très belle no comment

[chahenza]

Just discovered that Djo Mpoyi is no more ... RIP. you did your share of good whilst on earth.

[chahenza]

Djo Mpoyi is indeed handsome .... where is the young man (now old) living nowadays... Rahndi < Nasipwondi, Aboubacar Siddikh and all African Rhumba enthusiasts please update.

[TheMwema]

this great stuff,cool en soothing

[lovelairesse]

c,était vraiment un bel homme c,st djo mpoyi

[Laeitana]

Je ne te le fais pas dire, j'étais très amoureuse de lui gamine. Surtout quand je le voyais chanter Mandola.

[bublitchki]

Thanks for sharing this! For those of us who never had the opportunity to witness TPOK live (simply one of the greatest bands, anywhere, of the 20th Century) these videos are truly a gift.

This one was a real treat. "Mamba" has always been high among my TPOK Jazz favorites. That sebene never fails to send chills down my spine.

[Matadikibala]

"Ok-Jazz " kilo ya Kinshasa ! on entre "ok" on en sort "ko"

Djo Mpoyi, Wuta mayi, Djo sex Kiambukuta, Ya Ntesa Dalienst".......un concentré de talents. old days but good days !

[kairitukega]

Djo Mpoyi-What a handsome guy!

[babmushe]

Great Djoe Mpoyi (RIP), fantastic performer. Only recently learnt that there was a breakaway at TP OK Jazz in early 80s with Mpoyi taking his way together with others like Lukoki. Bands were formed such as Orchestre Kara de Kinshansa, Le Canon du Zaire, Ba Patrons, Tiers Monde Cooperation, OK International. Anybody with vids of these bands? Were these bands successful?

[fruitier122]

Great!!!!

[neprdc]

Papa noel, mes respects

[geser91]

merci mingi pona ba vrai ndulé

[musyokat]

Wow!

[olipatieco]

boliko ekagami yo na mogogo lokola tsedé ya bissi .mayi na mafouta nakati ya (molagui)écoute bien cette chanson. alerte!! anti virus 1 élément affecte l'état.

[larryboy1995]

Djo Mpoyi is great!

I am an ardent fan of Francoo and TPOK Jazz, and one thing I have noticed is that among all the great soloists to sing with TPOK, Djo Mpoyi Kaninda was the only one that actually did songs from start to end without the chorus group. Songs such as "Kadima"and "Mandola" come to mind...

....And you Lingala TPOK speaking fans, more translations please!

[AboubacarSiddikh]

No, Larry, Franco did it too. And Vicky Longomba. And Munsi Kwamy. And Youlou Mabiala. And Sam Mangwana. And Ntesa Dalienst. And Ndombe Opetum. Actually, Djo was possibly the last in a long line during the Franco-era. Simaro was a big fan of Djo Mpoyi's as a solist, so this happened on Simaro compositions only. Franco, not so much, I think. The lyric on the studio cut is much, much longer, but it is Franco who is really pushing the orchestra on this one, keeping Djo's part extraordinarily short.

[larryboy1995]

Aboubacar, thanks for the comments, and for the insight into TPOK jazz that you just provided above. It would be nice to get a chance to discuss more about this great group of musicians that light up the very soul of african music, long after the death of most of the soloists we discuss here...

[AboubacarSiddikh]

Well, Larry, I always say: Distrust anybody who's trying to teach you something. But one can always ask a question, right? If you want to hear Sam Mangwana singing Simaro's Ebale Ya Zaire in 1972, I recommend Kindu's verion (translation!), then go to "Franco Ebale Ya Zaire" to hear & see Djo Mpoyi sing it in 1979-1980. Also, there is the castrated cd version of Mabele (Ntotu) by Simaro. Castrated, because Sonodisc has worked hard to ruin Franco's legacy by cutting off (in this case) 4 minutes.

[kairitukega]

You got-Djo Mpoyi Money-L'argent!

[perchento]

naza mwana ya 1982 , mais nayebo ko yeba ba nzembo nioso oyo hahha pona papa na nga ezalaki tongo nioso ya samedi na dimanche a bandaka ko yoka yango banda 7heure ya tongo..beaute ya Djo Mpoyi ti na mibali ba Ndima ye ..hahha I love ok jazz..

[Thequeenofkush]

gosh I wish I was with Djo Mpoyi, he was so HOT, just to say few words, I will melting already.

[Thequeenofkush]

wow I wish I was in those days, this generation has really missed the golden moment of enjoying the true Africa, may God give us even a small slice of this romantic moment in history. Viva to Congolese people for this beautiful gift

[sorekara323]

This is amazing!! Where can I get a copy of this on DVD????

[KALLEROGERS]

This song was sang in honour of the late Mamba shako(R.I.P) one of best boxers of his time who unfortunately passed away in 1974.

[SIKONGE]

Hi all TPOK fans. Anybody can tell me the song " ILUNGA YA CHERRY" if not mistaken was a big hit in ealry 80, what is the tittle? I'm badly looking for it. Thanx in advance.

[milpolo]

Song was known as "Cheri Manguta" by Ntimbo Nguashi playing with TPOK Jazz.

[SIKONGE]

Thanx. Somebody send this name for me. Very tough to get the cd. I hope i will check when i go back to Africa. Thanx again for reply.

[mzeiyamwenyewe]

that rhythm is a killer, has me trippin'

[pwakhung]

You are not alone. Watch out usimwage unga watching this while you are supposed to be working. I have to confess it is very addictive! Great music!!

[matashiba]

mamba is great,... if someone has more songs of youlou mabiala please put them on line....

[papson77]

Djo Mpoy had an angelic voice,That is ferre gola or jb mpiana;voice.We will miss you,may God rest your soul.

[mokonzi2K6]

Little correction.....There's actually nobody that sings like Djo, Ferre and JB have beautiful voices, but I would not compare them to Djo... There're voices out there very unique like Pepe Kalle, Madilu Djo Mpoyi and others, it will take us decades to recover their lost...These voices should be listed as our National Patrimony.....

[pwakhung]

Yes, yes, Djo is in a class of his own. I think his voice had more than melody. I think it was very appealing too. Never feel the way I do when listening to his music. I realized that the songs he sang had in addition the best composition and the band members seemed to just love playing those instruments when he was the main soloist. They even had big smile on their faces!! There was something magnetic about this dude. God must have made only one person with qualities like Djo's!

[mokonzi2K6]

Untill today I still have goosebumps when I listen to these guys...Back then, it wasn't about money, these folks sang from their souls...

[larryboy1995]

Yes, Pwakhung, you are right! Even Simaro and Mpudi decca look really happy playing those magic guitars of theirs! TPOK was the bomb!

And lets all face it, these guys are irreplaceable, judging by what we now have as the best!

[fidkab]

De gauche à droite, les illustres chanteurs:

Ntesa Dalienst (RIP), Wuta Mayi, Jo Mpoyi (RIP), Josky Kiambukuta.

[mokonzi2K6]

You have just listed our national vocal patrimony....these voices may never be replaced

[mokonzi2K6]

This is when music was music....not singing about people...ma banga te...

[kindu2006]

i dont know if the best composition they ever put together, but it's a fantastic song nonetheless...works beautiful in every way.

[KALLEROGERS]

ASEYO: Dele Pedro returned to his native ( Nigeria) after an illustrous career with the Band. Remember he was brought over by Musekiwa Isaac( R.I.P ) long time saxophonist himself although from Zimbabwe stuck with OK Jazz until after Franco's death.

[aseyo]

Anybody know what happened to the two trumpeters? I know one of them is Kasongo Kapitena. Also any info on saxophonist Dele Pedro. He disappeared from the OK Jazz lineup around 1984 after 20 years with the band.

[rodriguengaydeparis]

yep,i agreed wit it , the best music , when i was young i used to listn to ma parents music

[foodhiambo]

Great stuff. Djo Mpoyi at his usual best; one of the greatest singers to have sang in TPOK. Dalienst Ntesa with his unique voice and footworks!!! Unfortunate that they have passed on.

[aseyo]

Others may disagree, but this is the greatest composition TP OK Jazz ever put together. Everything just falls into place and of course it's Simarro's composition with Papa Noel and Franco sharing the solos. Ceskin Molenga does a great job on the tumbas. Djo Mpoyi was undoubtedly the most underrated singer in OK Jazz. So sad that several of the people in this song have passed on. RIP Franco, Djo Mpoyi, Dalienst, Matalanza Sax, Mpudi Decca, Empompo Loway

[aseyo]

Ceskin Molenga is the one to the left of Ntoya Fwala Pajos na Ndjili. You are right about Pajos on drums though.

[aseyo]

That guitarist next to Mpudi Decca is Gege "Yoka" Mangaya. He joined OK Jazz in 1974 till about 1989 when he joined Zaiko Langa Langa Nkolo Mboka.

[aseyo]

MUKUBWA01

The guitarist behind Michelino is Thierry Mantuika Kobi

[MUKUBWA01]

Thanks a lot, u are number one.

[rdc036]

Michelino had already left the band around this time.

[AboubacarSiddikh]

Thierry was hired exclusively to replace Franco on the mi-solo to give Franco a rest during those seven or eight-hour gigs they played chez 1-2-3. But also on record. After the mid-70's it was a custom that Thierry played on Simaro-, Wuta Mayi- and Ndombe Opetum compositions. The African Jazz School type of tunes, so to speak. But also Alita, Proprietaire by Josky and Liyanzi Ekoti Ngai Na Motema (Munsi) by Ntesa Dalienst. Actually, Thierry Played more than Franco on OKJ records during the 80's.

[oyooe]

Its very kind of you to be so informative. Please continue sharing with us what you know . Thanx

[oyooe]

a strong vocal line up-Ntesa, Wuta, Djo and Josky!

[Savai333]

The essence of appreciating congolese music, if you are not from Congo, is not understanding what the song is about. This can keep you going for ever!!!

[Kenomolo]

How Wonderful

[j1981o]

I like the first 2:55min of this song..so soulful-takes me off..I wish i could understand the theme of this song..Great voice,purcussion and guitarists skills..

[babmushe]

Qui. Le Grand Dalienst, Djo Mpoyi, Djosky Kiambukuta, et je suppose, Wuta Mayi.-.Just wonderful!

[scam68]

la vraie musique du congo