Josky Kiambukuta Londa
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Josky Kiambukuta is a performing artist, singer and songwriter
and composer
from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
, formerly known as Zaire. As a member of TPOK Jazz he played alongside Franco
during their most popular period in the mid 1960s until the late 1980s. One of TPOK Jazz's best known songs, Proprietaire, was written by Kiambukuta.
, Kiambukuta joined TPOK Jazz sometime in the 1960s, after Simaro was already a member. Kiambukuta is known for his range of voice, from very high notes to deep bass, as the need arises. He is credited with composing many songs for the band, including the following:
, Ndombe Opetum
and other band members went on to form a new band: Bana OK. Kiambukuta is reported to have migrated to France
and is now a resident of Paris
.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
, formerly known as Zaire. As a member of TPOK Jazz he played alongside Franco
Francois Luambo Makiadi
François Luambo Luanzo Makiadi was a major figure in twentieth century Congolese music, and African music in general. He is widely referred to as Franco Luambo or, simply, Franco. Known for his mastery of rumba, he was nicknamed the "Sorcerer of the Guitar" for his seemingly effortlessly fluid...
during their most popular period in the mid 1960s until the late 1980s. One of TPOK Jazz's best known songs, Proprietaire, was written by Kiambukuta.
Career with TPOK Jazz
According to Simaro LutumbaSimaro Lutumba
Simaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomemueno , popularly known as Simaro, is a soukous rhythm guitarist and songwriter, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo . He was once a member of the seminal soukous band TPOK Jazz which dominated the Congolese scene from 1960s through the 1980s.-Music career with...
, Kiambukuta joined TPOK Jazz sometime in the 1960s, after Simaro was already a member. Kiambukuta is known for his range of voice, from very high notes to deep bass, as the need arises. He is credited with composing many songs for the band, including the following:
- Monzo - In 1974
- Fariya - In 1977
- Propriétaire - In 1980
- Bimansha - In 1981
- Missile - In 1983
- KSK - In 1983
- Chandra - In 1989
Career after TPOK Jazz
After the death of Franco in 1989, TPOK Jazz continued to play for four (4) years. However, in 1994, conflicts forced the band to split up. Kiambukuta, together with Simaro LutumbaSimaro Lutumba
Simaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomemueno , popularly known as Simaro, is a soukous rhythm guitarist and songwriter, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo . He was once a member of the seminal soukous band TPOK Jazz which dominated the Congolese scene from 1960s through the 1980s.-Music career with...
, Ndombe Opetum
Ndombe Opetum
Ndombe Opetum , popularly known as Pepe, is a soukous recording artist, composer and vocalist, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
and other band members went on to form a new band: Bana OK. Kiambukuta is reported to have migrated to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and is now a resident of Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
.
Solo discography
- 1999: Dernier Avertissement with Bana OK
- 2001: Oui Ca Va
- 2005: Double Vie
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See also
- Franco Luambo Makiadi
- Sam MangwanaSam MangwanaSam Mangwana, born February 21, 1945, is a Congolese musician, born to a Zimbabwean migrant father and an Angolan mother. He is the frontman of his bands Festival des maquisards and African All Stars....
- Simaro LutumbaSimaro LutumbaSimaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomemueno , popularly known as Simaro, is a soukous rhythm guitarist and songwriter, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo . He was once a member of the seminal soukous band TPOK Jazz which dominated the Congolese scene from 1960s through the 1980s.-Music career with...
- TPOK Jazz
- List of African musicians