Another tip: Aboubacar Siddikh has posted some classic songs from Franco and his All Powerful O.K. Jazz on Youtube:
Previously they were uploaded as separate videos, but in November 2011 they have been reuploaded as one video (from one concert).
The video starts with a full version of Simaro's "Oko Regretter Ngai Mama".
The second song is Franco's "Toyeba Yo", featuring Sam Mangwana.
After that there is a unique version of Mayaula Mayoni's "Bondowe".
This is followed by another composition by Simaro: "Presence Na Ngai Ebangisaka".
And the last track in this video is my favourite: Franco's superb "Nioka Abangaka Mpe Moto":
And if you can't get enough, there is also an out-of-this-world, full colour (but unfortunately short) song from 1974 (recorded during the festivities surrounding the Rumble in the Jungle):
NOTE: This post has been completely revised on October 21, 2026.
7 comments:
Unbelievable set of videos. Thank you so much. That last video is the frosting on the cake for sure. But I will admit that as much as I love Franco and the band I wouldn't have minded it if the cameraman had spent more time on the dancer, if you know what I mean. Cheers, Cole
What a fantastic video's wrldsrvc,
thank you so much for showing these.. master..
Shukrani tu!
What about the lingala lyrics of these songs? Are they available?
Salamu.
Superb!!!
always thought were siddik
thanks
Many thanks - this is fantastic. Apurva from Pune, India.
Excellent videos. What of the song Nalembi ba promesses? I think it was written by Isaac Musekiwa and done by TPOK jazz in the 60s. Where can I find it? Thanks
Soka
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