Also known as Josky, Djo Sex Years active 1965 - 2009 Instruments Vocals Genres Soukous | Role Singer Origin Congolese Name Josky Londa | |
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Birth name Joseph Kiambukuta Londa Born February 14, 1949 (age 75) ( 1949-02-14 ) Albums Chandra, vol. 1, Les Deux Grands Numeros Similar People Zitani Dalienst Ya Ntesa, Simaro Lutumba, Madilu System, Franco Luambo, Ndombe Opetum | ||
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, Music group TPOK Jazz (1973 – 1986) | ||
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Josky Kiambukuta is a performing artist, singer and songwriter and composer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. As a member of TPOK Jazz he played alongside Franco during their most popular period in the mid-1960s until the late 1980s. One of TPOK Jazz's best known songs, Proprietaire, was written by Kiambukuta.
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- Popular Josky Kiambukuta Londa Soukous videos
- Career with TPOK Jazz
- Career after TPOK Jazz
- Solo discography
- References
Career with TPOK Jazz
According to Simaro Lutumba, Kiambukuta joined TPOK Jazz sometime in the 1960s, after Simaro was already a member. 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:
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 is now a resident of Paris.