Kabongo (Lutumba Simaro) - T.P. O.K. Jazz 1982

Vocals: Josky Kiambukuta with Djo Mpoyi, Ndombe Opetum and Wuta Mayi. Guitars: Lutumba Simaro, Thierry Mantuika and Gerry Dialungana. Bass: possibly Flavien Makabi. So maybe, save Simaro, this version has a completely different guitar line-up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzmR4ZmeJB4&NR=1.
(I'm not saying that's the way it is, only that it's possible. But I am sure Franco does not play here.)

To aseyo: Don't be too sure. Look at the first pic here: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=cldSZ4N_QNg, 2nd from the left: Flavien Makabi. That tour, Decca had been punished (Franco's word: punis), he'd been naughty.

Decca played on nearly all Franco compositions on record in his time with OKJ. But this is a Simaro composition. I'd put my money on FM.

(The first pic is from the sleeve of the album, the other three were taken in Brussels nine years later.)

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[paulino5450]

aboubacarSiddikh this the answer to your require...this Kabongo Dibatayi Super was a businessman from Mbujimayi in kasai oriental in RDCongo ... RIP

[MrFatherxmass]

Good music

[orangekush3]

@mayamba65 I have a feeling its Kabongo from 1974, his music changed a bit toward the end of his career, this is his rumba from the 70's

[AboubacarSiddikh]

I have no idea.

[mayamba65]

Siddikh, which Kabongo are they singing about?Is it the one in the 1974 FIFA World Cup team or is it Eugene Ngoy Kabongo of the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations?

[mayamba65]

God gave the rest of the world whatever He gave - technology, money, oil, you name it. And He gave Africa the drum and that's why you can things so deep musically - like Tp Ok jazz. who will ever match them or even come close? I don't see anybody on the horizon. Capitalise on this music before it becomes "extinct" - it is now on the "endangered" list remember!! I am serious. Thanks for doing that thing bro.

[iimpasta]

From West Africa, I similarly find the vocals and guitars unique- to me the music is an anthem for the African soul eminating from the Equator.

[larryboy1995]

Just wonderful! I was only a 2nd grader in 1982, but TPOKJ used to make my day! The guitars and the vocals are just pure witchcraft!

[babmushe]

just super! like it.

[j1981o]

listen to the tough filler at 1:18-1:45