Legendary TPOK Jazz singer Josky Kiambukuta died in a Kinshasa hospital on Sunday. Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, known as Josky Kiambukuta, (14 February 1949 – 7 March 2021) was a Congolese performing artist, singer, songwriter and composer. [2] As a member of TPOK Jazz [ 3 ] he played alongside Franco during their most popular period in the mid-1960s until the late 1980s.
Born on Febru, Kiambukuta started his singing career in , rising to become one of the best vocalists in Africa and beyond. Indeed many of Josky’s songs during that period dealt with the problems of love. Ironic for someone whose birthday happened to be Valentines day. 1983 was a memorable year for TP OK Jazz but also for Josky. That year TP OK Jazz released an album exclusively featuring songs by Josky. The album was labelled “Franco Presente Josky Kiambukuta”.
Veteran Congolese musician Josky Kiambukuta, who died in the DR Congo on March 7, Photo credit: Courtesy. Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, also known as Josky, was a Congolese musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. He began his musical career with African Fiesta Sukisa and later formed his own band, Orchestre Continental, where he recorded hits such as "Nakobondela". In 1973, he joined TPOK Jazz and contributed to the band's popularity by composing songs like "Chandra" and "Fariya". After leaving.
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Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, known as Josky Kiambukuta, (14 February – 7 March ) was a Congolese performing artist, singer, songwriter and composer. [2] As a member of TPOK Jazz [3] he played alongside Franco during their most popular period in the mids until the late s.
Veteran Congolese singer Josky Kiambukuta dies in Kinshasa Josky was one of the last stars of Tout Puissant Ok Jazz (TPOK Jazz), founded by Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, better known as Franco. Josky joined TPOK Jazz towards the end of the 1960s. Upon the death of his mentor Franco in 1989, Josky Kiambukuta continued the work of his master until 1994 when he, Lutumba Simaro and other stars founded the Bana Ok.Kalash Criminel – Josky Lyrics - Genius Ndombe was among the last of the TP OK Jazz veterans living in Kinshasa. Others include Lutumba Simaro, who was the long-serving vice-president of TP OK Jazz (later Bana OK), vocalists Josky Kiambukuta, and Michel Boyibanda (now based in Congo-Brazzaville). Simaro had wished to keep the band intact.Josky Kiambukuta - Wikiwand Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, known as Josky Kiambukuta, (14 February 1949 – 7 March 2021) was a Congolese performing artist, singer, songwriter and composer. [1] As a member of TPOK Jazz [2] he played alongside Franco during their most popular period in the mid-1960s until the late 1980s. Franco congo musician
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. Tp ok jazz songs
Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, also known as Josky, was a Congolese musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. He began his musical career with African Fiesta Sukisa and later formed his own band, Orchestre Continental, where he recorded hits such as "Nakobondela". Franco ok jazz 1967 rumba
Legendary TPOK Jazz singer Josky Kiambukuta died in a Kinshasa hospital on Sunday. The year-old singer, songwriter and performer had been ill for several years. Josky was one of the last stars of Tout Puissant Ok Jazz (TPOK Jazz), founded by Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, better known as Franco. Simaro lutumba
Josky Kiambukuta Londa: Known for his unique vocal range and profilic composition of hits like Chandra and Propetaire. Michel boyibanda
TP OK Jazz titans Josky Kiambukuta, Madilu System, and Pepe Ndombe. What you need to know: In his biography of Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, Graeme Ewens describes the founder of the defunct TP OK Jazz as ‘Congo Colossus’.
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Following a highly publicised disagreement with Franco’s family after his death in , Josky was a key member of the splinter Bana OK band that was led by former TPOK Jazz vice-leader Lutumba Simaro.