Bisalela (Lutumba Simaro) - Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz Télé Zaire 1975

At a later date, I will post the whole gig converted from tape but of a much lesser quality. This selection is incomplete. This was the 14th tune (of 15) played in this two hour broadcast.

Vocals: Youlou Mabiala, Michèl Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta, Wuta Mayi.

Studio version is here (read comment!!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Og_aqxgXqM

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[deekeyish]

reading from the foot notes,then its Wuta Mayi am referring to(vocalist).I the guitarist with the biggest Afro besides Simaro is Pepe Ndombe Opetum.Thanks

[AboubacarSiddikh]

@deekeyish Next to Simaro is Decca on bass (left back), next to Franco is Michelino.

[deekeyish]

@aboubacar .i see Dalienst didnt feature in this track,but tell me Abu who is the other guy on stagebesides Mabiala,micheino,and Djosky?

[AboubacarSiddikh]

@deekeyish You are not really being specific, there are many. If you're talking about a singer, did you read the uploader's comment right under the screen?

[deekeyish]

The vocals of Youlou Mabiala and Djosky blends very well in this particuar song.Micheino as ever commanding the stage with his Dancing.Not to forget Ntesa Dalienst RIP.Franco as ever in his element in the lead guitar.This was before Madilu came into limelight ,sometime in the late 70 early 80s.Notice the youthful looking Simaro .What a masterpiece by OK

[AboubacarSiddikh]

@deekeyish Dalienst? Where?

[deekeyish]

@nyatete1951 didnt know micheino had such an afro.Ok thanks for the update

[nyatete1951]

@deekeyish The guy mini solo with Franco is Michelimo and not Ndope Opetun

[ZaZaKerion]

Mais quelle guitare, la guitare parle !

[KOwino]

One of the greatest vocal ensembles from TPOK. Many thanks for posting. Curiously, an earleir posting of this video by Nasipwondi went off you tube;- what happened? These certainly were the heydays of the TPOK