Franco TPOK - Mamba

mokonzi2K6 Says:

Dec 13, 2007 - Untill today I still have goosebumps when I listen to these guys...Back then, it wasn't about money, these folks sang from their souls...

larryboy1995 Says:

Dec 14, 2007 - Yes, Pwakhung, you are right! Even Simaro and Mpudi decca look really happy playing those magic guitars of theirs! TPOK was the bomb! And lets all face it, these guys are irreplaceable, judging by what we now have as the best!

milpolo Says:

Dec 19, 2007 - Song was known as "Cheri Manguta" by Ntimbo Nguashi playing with TPOK Jazz.

SIKONGE Says:

Dec 20, 2007 - Thanx. Somebody send this name for me. Very tough to get the cd. I hope i will check when i go back to Africa. Thanx again for reply.

KALLEROGERS Says:

Dec 22, 2007 - This song was sang in honour of the late Mamba shako(R.I.P) one of best boxers of his time who unfortunately passed away in 1974.

MUKUBWA01 Says:

Dec 23, 2007 - hey kallerogers, how come MAMBA SHAKO passed away in 1974 when in 1988 in seoul(south korea) he was zaire(d r congo)national boxing coach(trainer?)during the olympics.

sorekara323 Says:

Dec 23, 2007 - This is amazing!! Where can I get a copy of this on DVD????

Thequeenofkush Says:

Jan 31, 2008 - wow I wish I was in those days, this generation has really missed the golden moment of enjoying the true Africa, may God give us even a small slice of this romantic moment in history. Viva to Congolese people for this beautiful gift

Thequeenofkush Says:

Jan 31, 2008 - gosh I wish I was with Djo Mpoyi, he was so HOT, just to say few words, I will melting already.

perchento Says:

Feb 18, 2008 - naza mwana ya 1982 , mais nayebo ko yeba ba nzembo nioso oyo hahha pona papa na nga ezalaki tongo nioso ya samedi na dimanche a bandaka ko yoka yango banda 7heure ya tongo..beaute ya Djo Mpoyi ti na mibali ba Ndima ye ..hahha I love ok jazz..

larryboy1995 Says:

Mar 19, 2008 - Djo Mpoyi is great! I am an ardent fan of Francoo and TPOK Jazz, and one thing I have noticed is that among all the great soloists to sing with TPOK, Djo Mpoyi Kaninda was the only one that actually did songs from start to end without the chorus group. Songs such as "Kadima"and "Mandola" come to mind... ....And you Lingala TPOK speaking fans, more translations please!

olipatieco Says:

Mar 31, 2008 - boliko ekagami yo na mogogo lokola tsedé ya bissi .mayi na mafouta nakati ya (molagui)écoute bien cette chanson. alerte!! anti virus 1 élément affecte l'état.

musyokat Says:

Apr 5, 2008 - Wow!

geser91 Says:

May 24, 2008 - merci mingi pona ba vrai ndulé

AboubacarSiddikh Says:

Jul 1, 2008 - No, Larry, Franco did it too. And Vicky Longomba. And Munsi Kwamy. And Youlou Mabiala. And Sam Mangwana. And Ntesa Dalienst. And Ndombe Opetum. Actually, Djo was possibly the last in a long line during the Franco-era. Simaro was a big fan of Djo Mpoyi's as a solist, so this happened on Simaro compositions only. Franco, not so much, I think. The lyric on the studio cut is much, much longer, but it is Franco who is really pushing the orchestra on this one, keeping Djo's part extraordinarily short.

AboubacarSiddikh Says:

Jul 1, 2008 - Thierry was hired exclusively to replace Franco on the mi-solo to give Franco a rest during those seven or eight-hour gigs they played chez 1-2-3. But also on record. After the mid-70's it was a custom that Thierry played on Simaro-, Wuta Mayi- and Ndombe Opetum compositions. The African Jazz School type of tunes, so to speak. But also Alita, Proprietaire by Josky and Liyanzi Ekoti Ngai Na Motema (Munsi) by Ntesa Dalienst. Actually, Thierry Played more than Franco on OKJ records during the 80's.

larryboy1995 Says:

Jul 1, 2008 - Aboubacar, thanks for the comments, and for the insight into TPOK jazz that you just provided above. It would be nice to get a chance to discuss more about this great group of musicians that light up the very soul of african music, long after the death of most of the soloists we discuss here...

AboubacarSiddikh Says:

Jul 1, 2008 - Well, Larry, I always say: Distrust anybody who's trying to teach you something. But one can always ask a question, right? If you want to hear Sam Mangwana singing Simaro's Ebale Ya Zaire in 1972, I recommend Kindu's verion (translation!), then go to "Franco Ebale Ya Zaire" to hear & see Djo Mpoyi sing it in 1979-1980. Also, there is the castrated cd version of Mabele (Ntotu) by Simaro. Castrated, because Sonodisc has worked hard to ruin Franco's legacy by cutting off (in this case) 4 minutes.

neprdc Says:

Jul 2, 2008 - Papa noel, mes respects

AboubacarSiddikh Says:

Jul 3, 2008 - Check out my vids.

fruitier122 Says:

Jul 10, 2008 - Great!!!!

babmushe Says:

Jul 20, 2008 - Great Djoe Mpoyi (RIP), fantastic performer. Only recently learnt that there was a breakaway at TP OK Jazz in early 80s with Mpoyi taking his way together with others like Lukoki. Bands were formed such as Orchestre Kara de Kinshansa, Le Canon du Zaire, Ba Patrons, Tiers Monde Cooperation, OK International. Anybody with vids of these bands? Were these bands successful?

kairitukega Says:

Aug 13, 2008 - You got-Djo Mpoyi Money-L'argent!

kairitukega Says:

Aug 13, 2008 - Dko Mpoyi-Great lone soloist

kairitukega Says:

Aug 13, 2008 - Djo Mpoyi-What a handsome guy!