Le Grand Maitre Franco et son T.P.O.K. Jazz – Ekaba-Kaba
(Celluloid Records 1987 9508)
Sleeve in Nr MINT condition
– still in original shrinkwrap
Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality)
François Luambo Makiadi Lokanga La Djo Péné (6 July 1938, Sona Bata, Belgian Congo – 12 October 1989, Namur, Belgium) better known as Franco Luambo or simply Franco, was a national figure in 20th century Congolese popular music. He founded and led the Orchestre T.P.O.K. Jazz from 1956 until his death in 1989. Originator of the modern Congolese sound, Franco revolutionized modern African music, releasing hundreds of records, training hundreds of musicians and achieving African super-star status. Known for his mastery of Rumba, he was nicknamed “Le Grand Maître” and the “Sorcerer of the Guitar” for his seemingly effortlessly fluid playing. A close associate of president Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngwendu Wa Zabanga, in 1974 Franco obtained ownership of the nationalized pressing plant Mazadis.
Ekaba-Kaba is an album by Congolese musician Le Grand Maitre Franco, better known as Franco Luambo.
Track listing
| A | Ekaba-Kaba | 15:45 | |
| B1 | Mobembo Ekosila Titi | 6:06 | |
| B2 | Cherie A | 7:26 |
- Bass Guitar – Decca Mpudi
- Congas – Bosuma Dessouin
- Drums – Nado Kakoma
- Guitar – Dizzy Mandjeku
- Lead Guitar – Gerry Dialungana
- Mastered By – AM
- Photography – Pierre Rene-Worms
- Rhythm Guitar – Gege Mangaya, Thierry Mantuika
- Saxophone – Kasongo Rondont, Lumana
- Trumpet – Matabar, Milanda Kutu
- Vocals – Aime Kiwakana, Josky Kiambukuta, Madilu System, Malage De Lugendo
- Vocals, Guitar – Franco Luambo*
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