34 years after his death, Franco Luambo Makiadi's name still looms large over the world of Rhumba. Franco and his baby, the band TPOK Jazz are an indelible part of Rhumba. And while the band ...

Famed for playing alongside Rumba icon Franco Luambo Makiadi during the band’s fabled era, Londa died March 7 . TPOK Jazz legend Josky Kiambukuta dead.

Franco Luambo Makiadi's was instrumental in the spread of Lingala music across the globe, believing that singing in his native tongue was the most honest delivery of his musical message.