Josky Kiambukuta
Josky Kiambukuta | |
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Birth name | Joseph Kiambukuta Londa |
Also known as | Josky, Djo Sex |
Born | February 14, 1949 |
Origin | Congolese |
Died | March 7, 2021 | (aged 72)
Genres | Rumba |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1965–2009 |
Associated acts | Bana OK, OK Jazz, L'Orchestre Continental, L'African Fiesta Sukisa[1] |
Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, known as Josky Kiambukuta, (14 February 1949 – 7 March 2021) was a Congolese performing artist, singer, songwriter and composer.[2] As a member of TPOK Jazz[3] he played alongside Franco during their most popular period in the mid-1960s until the late 1980s.
Career with TPOK Jazz[]
According to Simaro Lutumba, Kiambukuta joined TPOK Jazz sometime in the 1960s, after Simaro was already a member.[4] Kiambukuta is known for his range of voice, from very high notes to deep bass, as the need arises. He is credited with composing many songs for the band, including the following:[5]
- Monzo – In 1974
- Fariya – In 1977
- Propriétaire – In 1980
- Bimansha – Sung by Josky Kiambukuta, Ndombe Opetum, Ntesa Dalienst and Lukoki Diatho – In 1981
- KSK – In 1983
- Missile In 1983
- Chandra – In 1989
Career after TPOK Jazz[]
After the death of Franco in 1989, TPOK Jazz continued to play for four years. However, in 1994, conflicts forced the band to split up. Kiambukuta, together with Simaro Lutumba, Ndombe Opetum and other band members went on to form a new band: Bana OK. Kiambukuta is reported to have migrated to France and was a resident of Paris.[6]
Illness and death[]
Kiambukuta is reported to have retired from music circa 2009. He is also reported to have been in ill-health, for several years before his death. He died in a Kinshasa hospital on 7 March 2021 at the age of 72.[7]
Solo discography[]
- 1999: Dernier Avertissement with Bana OK
- 2001: Oui Ca Va
- 2005: Double Vie
See also[]
- Franco Luambo Makiadi
- Sam Mangwana
- Simaro Lutumba
- TPOK Jazz
- List of African musicians
References[]
- ^ Stewart, Gary (1 January 2004). Rumba on the river: a history of the popular music of the two Congos. Verso. p. 183. ISBN 978-1-85984-368-0. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ Ngaira, Amos (14 January 2011). "Kenya: 'Sauti Ya Simba' Takes Final Bow". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ Stewart, Gary (1992). Breakout: profiles in African rhythm. University of Chicago Press. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-226-77406-0. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ "Josky Kiambukuta Joined OKJazz In The 1960s". Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
- ^ Partial List of Compositions By Josky Kiambukuta With TPOK Jazz
- ^ Josky Kiambukuta Lives In Paris, France
- ^ Patrick Ilunga (8 March 2021). "Veteran Congolese singer Josky Kiambukuta dies in Kinshasa". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
External links[]
- 1949 births
- 2021 deaths
- Democratic Republic of the Congo singers
- Soukous musicians
- TPOK Jazz members
- Democratic Republic of the Congo musicians