Franco
François Luambo Luanzo Makiadi (6 July 1938 – 12 October 1989) was a Congolese musician. He was a major figure in 20th-century Congolese music, and African music in general, principally as the leader for over 30 years of TPOK Jazz, the most popular and significant African band of its time and arguably of all time. He is referred to as Franco Luambo or simply Franco. Known for his mastery of Afr…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Born
- July 6th, 1938
- Died
- October 12th, 1989
- Genres
- Labels
- Shanachie