From 1989 we find this tape with Malage de Lugendo. He sang with Franco's TPOK Jazz, Mayaula Moyoni, Tabu Ley's Afrisa and other groups. I've added three of Malage's finest songs. Listen to Malage and his golden voice, sweeet .. Uit 1989 hebben we vandaag deze tape met Malage de Lugendo. Hij zong met Franco's[...]

It's saturday and I am in a Congolese mood. What do we have cookin' for ya today ? An lp by one of the finest singers who worked with the legendary Franco. Josky Kiambukuta with his delightful voice brought along a few of the best to accompany him. I am speaking about Madilu Systeme, Ntesa[...]

I received some request for more Franco, 'le Grand Maitre' made some 150 albums and I have a few left unposted. He was a real heavyweight, not just physical (over 300 pounds at his peak), with about 1000 songs on his name he remains one of Congo's main artists. Favourite theme in Franco's songs was[...]

Eerst lijkt het allemaal iets te clean zogezegd maar als je even verder luistert ontdek je de schoonheid van deze plaat. Deze groep werkt met een rijtje van de meest fantastische stemmen die Congo heeft voortgebracht. Carlyto Lassa, Malage de Lugendo en Madilu System zijn niet de minsten, we kennen ze natuurlijk van OK Jazz[...]

Mayaula Mayoni is one of the songwriters who worked with Franco's O.K. Jazz for some time. In fact this LP is made with the orchestration of l'O.K. Jazz. Check out the musicians on this, unfortunately, crackely record. To call a few names; Carlito Essou- Doué, Malage de Lugendo, Ntesa Dalienst, Nana, Baniel, Dizzy Mandjeku, Papa[...]

Before I found this album by Mayaula Mayoni, I had never heard of him. When searching on the internet I can't seem to find much more then a discography. I also found out he used to sing with Franco at a certain point. Youtube has a few films. What I do know is that I[...]