Testament Ya Bowule (Lutumba Simaro) - Franco & le TPOK Jazz 1986
Sung by Malage de Lugendo. Franco does not play on this, but did a voice-over. Actually, the record was already in the shops when he decided to do that, so the first pressing was retracted and it was re-released after Franco had done the voice-over. Guitars: My guess would be Flavien Makabi (possibly Mpudi Decca) - bass, Lutumba Simaro - rhythm, Thierry Mantuika - mi-solo, Papa Noel (aka Nedule) - solo (possibly Dizzy Mandjeku or Gerry Dialungana). But Simaro plus two of these three would also be possible: Jerry, Dizzy, Noel.
Mbongo (Lutumba Simaro) - TPOK Jazz 1977
Same track as posted elsewhere on YT, except on this release, there is no fake applause - it is a studio recording, done live in the studio, of course. Vocal: Djo Mpoyi. Compare the version from 1975 with Ndombe's vocal. Piquedard explains the general idea of the lyric: Theres so much to say about Mbongo that one could write a book! The composer is saying a whole range of things connected with money, what you can do with and what consequences this may bring. He is using a lot allegoric images as well but like Les Bantous (they had a hit in the 1960's, had a big hit with a tune (dont remember the title unfortunately), but the lyrics were like makambo mibale ebomi mokili mobimba, liboso nde likambo ya falanga, ya mibale likambo ya basi, baninga botia motoyi freely translated Two matters kill the whole world, the first one is money, the second is woman, beware my friends!), basically he is warning humanity against money's backsides. The singer uses essentially 3 names; (1)Selidja (who may be a rich lady) because the composer is asking her to lend him money (2)Kelani, another lady. He wants to dance with her, telling her too how difficult it is to make money. (3)Lwambo (Franco), the guitarist and singer. Day and night, whether its rainy or sunny, the only thing people do is talking about money. By the way, Selidja I forgot to ask you the other day when are you going to leave me (as I dont have money) Money can do wrong, money can do well. How to cry? Ive been told not to see <b>...</b>
Kings of Rumba: Lutumba Simaro ft Mbilia Bel - Mobali ya bato
Simaro Lutumba was perhaps the greatest poet among the composers of Franco's great TPOK Jazz. He joined the band in 1961, and later became the band's long term vice president. His melancholy 1974 hit "Mabele," sung by Sam Mangwana, was a landmark in OK Jazz's "authenticite" era releases and cemented Simaro's reputation as "Poet." In the late '70s, he was one of the musicians jailed at Makala prison during Franco's most serious run in with the authorities, a clash over two songs deemed obscene. Simaro operated the band during Franco's long absences in Europe during the 1980s.
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TPOK Jazz - Mamba (Lutumba Simaro) 1980
Vocals: Djo Mpoyi, Josky Kiambukuta, Ndombe Opetum, Wuta Mayi. Guitars: Simaro (rhythm), Papa Noel (solo), Thierry Mantuika (mi-solo), Flavien Makabi (bass) (?) Download the whole series Le Quart de Siècle de Franco de Mi Amor et le TPOK Jazz, Volumes 1-4 here: wrldsrv.blogspot.com
Ebale Ya Zaire (Lutumba Simaro) - Franco & le TPOK Jazz 1980 Abidjan
4/8. Vocal: Djo Mpoyi. Guitars: Lutumba Simaro, Thierry Mantuika (using the Fender Franco plays in Course au Pouvoir and Ndunda), Franco. Batterie: Ntoya. Saxes: Dele Pedro, Empompo Loway (?), Matalanza. The trumpet player in the middle is Kapitena.
Oko Regretter Ngai Mama (Lutumba Simaro) - Franco & le TPOK Jazz 1974-75
1/5 This is either late 1974 or early 1975. Vocals: Michèl Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta, Wuta Mayi, Lola Chécain (who also plays a little percussion, although inaudible here). Bass guitar: Mpudi Decca, rhythm guitar: Gégé Mangaya (which is remarkable because this is a Simaro composition. Perhaps Lutumba was ill.) Solo guitar: Thierry Mantuika (not sure if his role here should be referred to as mi-solo at this stage already). Franco: directing, coaching and a little guitar, basically setting the pace all the way. Percussion: DuPoole, drums: Ntoya?. ...
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Kabongo (Lutumba Simaro) - TPOK 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: www.youtube.com (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: nl.youtube.com 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.)
Présence Na Ngai Ebangisaka (Lutumba Simaro) - Franco & le TPOK Jazz 1974-75
4/5 This is either late 1974 or early 1975. Vocals: Josky Kiambukuta, Wuta Mayi, Lola Chécain (who also plays a little percussion, although inaudible here). Bass guitar: Mpudi Decca, rhythm guitar: Gégé Mangaya (which is remarkable because this is a Simaro composition. Perhaps Lutumba was ill.) Solo guitar: Thierry Mantuika (not sure if his role here should be referred to as mi-solo at this stage already). Franco: directing, coaching and a more than a little guitar, creating tension with his one-note lines under Thierry's lines. Percussion: DuPoole, drums: Ntoya? No horns. The fade out is not my doing. ...
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Bisalela (Lutumba Simaro) - Franco & le TPOK 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!!): www.youtube.com ...
Testament ya Bowule
TP.OK Jazz, a song of Simaro Lutumba Massiya The length of this song has been modified to make it possible to be uploaded in youtube
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Mbongo (Lutumba Simaro) - TPOK Jazz 1975
From the same show as my very first upload (Dix Ans Ya Révolution). One day, I will upload that whole two-hour tape, but the quality will be similar to DAYR, not as good as this one. I'm posting this simultaneously with the recorded version, because that one was sung by Djo Mpoyi, but this one by Ndombe Opetum. Guitars: Simaro, Thierry, Michelino, Decca. This was the 7th tune (of 15) played in this two hour broadcast.
Lutumba Ndomanueno Simaro Masiya- Santa zura
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Mbanzi Ya Kamundele (Lutumba Simaro) - TPOK Jazz 1983
In 1982-1983, le TPOK Jazz recorded eight songs with this vocal combination of Josky Kiambukuta (solo) with Aimé Kiwakana, Lokombe Ntal, Madilu System. These songs were: Nganda Lopango Batekisa and Mbanzi Ya Kamundele by Lutumba Simaro and actually five compositions by Josky: Soeto (not Soweto), Alita, Mehida, Massikini and Limbisa Ngai. And finally, Serment, composed by a fan (!). Serment is the only tune out of these eight on which Franco played on the recorded version, in live shows he could always choose to play on another but this is how it went. Serment is here: www.youtube.com ...
Cédou alternate (Lutumba Simaro) - Franco & le TPOK Jazz 1973
Two versions in one post here: www.youtube.com On: wrldsrv.blogspot.com , there is a download available of the Kenyan LP In Memoriam Grand Maitre Franco Vol. 8 (approx. 1990). On that is another take of this very same song. Interesting to be able to compare two takes, most likely recorded on the very same day. I have posted two other examples of this before: Mado: nl.youtube.com and Casier Judiciere: nl.youtube.com Vocals: Franco, Boyibanda, Sam, Lola. Franco & Simaro: guitars, Decca: bass, Ntoya: batterie, Dessoin: percussion.
Papa Lutumba Simaro Massiya Ndomanueno- Affaire Kitikwala
The classic song by Papa Lutumba Simaro Massiya
Lutumba simaro massiya ndomanueno makiadi franco luambo youlou ntesa dalienst nzitani madilu josky kiambukuta ndombe opetum malage lugendo decca mpudi mpoy djo kiwankana aime lokombe majeku mantuika nedule noel boyimbanda mangaya kindundi makoso kasongo papanzinga
