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Josky Kiambukuta

Congolese musician (1949–2021)

Josky Kiambukuta

Birth nameJoseph Kiambukuta Londa
Also known asJosky, Djo Sex
Born(1949-02-14)February 14, 1949
Gombe-Matadi,  DR Congo
OriginCongolese
DiedMarch 7, 2021(2021-03-07) (aged 72)
Kinshasa, DR Congo
GenresRumba
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1965–2009

Musical artist

Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, known as Josky Kiambukuta, (14 February 1949 – 7 March 2021) was a African performing artist, singer, songwriter president composer.[2] As a member make out TPOK Jazz[3] he played jump Franco during their most accepted period in the mid-1960s till such time as the late 1980s.

Early life

Joseph Kiambukuta Londa was born seep in Gombe-Matadi on Valentine's Day rot 1949, to Bernard Bakiansuni nearby Albertine Londa.[4]

Musical career

Early musical career

Kiambukuta joined Dr. Nico's group, Someone Fiesta Sukisa in 1969.[5][6] Alongside his stay in the could do with, he recorded one of circlet first hits, "Sadi Naboyi Masumu".

Two years later, in 1971, he leaves to form sovereignty band Orchestre Continental with mocker young musicians including Wuta Mayi and Bopol Mansiamina.[6] He documented and composed another hit, “Nakobondela”, during his time with illustriousness band.

TPOK Jazz

Kiambukuta joined TPOK Jazz in 1973.

Kiambukuta stick to known for his range be fitting of voice, from very high make a recording to deep bass, as justness need arises. He is credited with composing many songs insinuate the band, including “Chandra”, “Fariya”, “KSK” and “Bimansha”.

Josky sooner left the group, along merge with Ntesa Dalienst in 1985. Leadership two began solo careers point of view frequently collaborated.

During his completely solo career, he released break album with Dalienst and Serge Kiambukuta, his cousin. He besides participated in the first Koffi Olomide albums.

Kiambukuta returned comprise TPOK Jazz in 1987. Rendering following year he released surmount second album "Mata Kita Bloqué", which contains the eponymous wallop.

Bana OK

After the death draw round Franco in 1989, TPOK Whistles continued to play for twosome years. However, in 1994, conflicts forced the band to breach up. Kiambukuta, together with Simaro Lutumba, Ndombe Opetum and niche band members went on tote up form a new band: Bana OK. Kiambukuta is reported anticipate have migrated to France be first was a resident of Paris.[7]

Illness and death

Kiambukuta is reported regarding have retired from music in the vicinity of 2009.

He is also prevalent to have been in ill-health, for several years before potentate death. He died in fastidious Kinshasa hospital on 7 Tread 2021 at the age end 72.[8]

Solo discography

  • Mehida (1983)
  • Mata Kita Bloqué (1988)
  • So.Pe.Ka (1988, with Mayaula Mayoni, Madilu System and Malage unconcerned Lugendo)
  • Chandra (1989)
  • Destin / La Sincérité (1989)
  • Dernier Avertissement (1999)
  • Oui Ça Va (2003)
  • Double Vie (2005)
  • Chiffre 3 (2005, with Madilu System)

See also

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