Faces of Africa - Franco: King of Rumba

[@debiwilliams1588]

I'm an American and went crazy when I heard his music...the beauty and power . Tout puissant . :-)

[@abdulrahmanraheem423]

I can hear their influence in black Americans R&b and gospel development Jazz...It's so ironic.

[@Laura-sg6ss]

@@abdulrahmanraheem423 not ironic, makes sense, those that were taken took it with them, they couldn't take away our rhythm no matter where we go!

[@abdulrahmanraheem423]

@@Laura-sg6ss I agree 100%! Flowing thru the our veins! I hear it in Caribbean music, I hear it in Brazilian music, I hear it in Moorrish (Spanish) music, Mississippi Blues, omg!

[@Laura-sg6ss]

@@abdulrahmanraheem423 yep!! And the music made in those places develop in their own new ways and they influence West and Central African music too as time goes by!! It's symbiotic, it's like water, the current flows between the places and takes some beautiful sounds with it!! The music never forgets its people!!! I am very proud to be of African Descent! It's a powerful, joyous feeling!! 🥰❤🖤💚🥰

[@nicsibo9445]

What a beautiful comment!

[@istandwithzambia4035]

Being from Zambia , I remember the impact this man had on my parents generation in the 80’s . Wow

[@Rasbinghi07]

The GRAND MASTER 🔥🔥🔥 respect from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@sonjadilan777]

Respect back from Congo Kinshasa

[@Bergkamp-k9s]

When he toured Kenya.In Kisumu fans brought down a wall and entered when Franco started singing the first song.

[@KellyStress]

I started listening to Franco, due to my mother's influence, and today i am more than just a fan, i´m young, but still a big fan. Trying to learn lingala because of his songs🇦🇴

[@danin086]

🙏 força

[@marieblessed4156]

Kitoko

[@shalbec3232]

Rhumba is a tribal language we don't want it to become international like english and be spoken by everyone we want to protect our languages, and lingala is not the only language in congo

[@Kabzzer]

@@shalbec3232 This literally is a huge soft power to spread one's language all over the world then why wouldn't we want to get our language largely spoken ? It make no sense, I know it belong to bangala people but nowadays lingala is a language which embody the identity of DCR just as Swahili and it can only be good for us if it becomes popular

[@evanskibet519]

I was born 9 years after Franco's death and I can't believe how much I love his music... He is truly the legend of African music. Franco was a god

[@onasiszm66]

Lots of love from Zambia 🇿🇲. Legend Franco rip. Your music lives forever.

[@fitcongolesegirl501]

Lovely documentary about Franco life story + Rumba music. I grew up listening to my Father playing Franco's music in my childhood. 😊🇨🇩x

[@inesm.779]

FRANCO = greatest African musician of the 20th centrury. He made Kongo famous worldwide.

[@shalbec3232]

Congo not kongo

[@yeoworld]

Never been a fan but cannot ignore his impact. Thanks for the great documentary

[@fredmutalya]

Seeing a young Madilu System in the wings only tells you all about the brilliance of the mentor. I can't fully explain the respect i have for these two but only God can understand . RIP to the legends

[@mutuawamutuku]

From Kenya we play TP OK songs more than our local ones.This was guy remains the GOAT

[@benetukuoketch]

You gave Africa a unique style of Music that defines well our rich culture and diversity that defines us. RIP Legend

[@newtonsimba7930]

Amen.

[@zuluman2008]

Franco Luambo Makiadi a true Legend of African music..Thanks for wonderful documentary..

[@Ndondiafrika254]

I was born the day he died, i was named after him

[@john.mashar]

That's soo cool and profound. Where are you from and how did you parents discover Franco's music?

[@marcustraore545]

Wow! That’s profound!

[@femoiducuscuscheri353]

This is nearly reincarnation 😉

[@jollylanji2937]

That is so cool!!!!! You must be just as great then 😊😊

[@Tina_KF]

Did you just say that Congolese people took rumba from Cuba and Latin America? Black Cubans are descendants of Congolese people! Also, "rumba" comes from the Kikongo word "kumba", which means belly button. Today, the BaKongo (which used to constitute a kingdom) are an ethnic group spread out across the DRC, Congo-Brazzaville, Angola and I believe Zambia. So, rumba comes from the way BaKongo people used to dance by moving their waists freely (thus the idea of the belly button). And you see that today, with the way Congolese people dance to Congolese rumba, and Cubans dance to their rumba.

[@issafula]

I was also shocked when he said that. I was like: "Really?" For a moment thought that I've been lied lol until I saw your message. Turns out I was not wrong. Thank you, Christine!

[@enigmatickass2573]

What is this comment doing at the bottom it needs to be seen by those who might be misled by him

[@MusicShaddyRaddy]

faxxx

[@grandone126]

What you’re saying is not at all factually valid, Congolese rumba is inspired from this Cuban-son. In the 1930s to 1940s Cuban-Son music was played in Leopoldville on the radio belge station and it got so much widespread popularity in the Congo that local bands in the county tried to emulate it, with early bands like Dr. Nico’s African Fiesta, Grand Kallé African Jazz led by Joseph Kabesele.

[@Tina_KF]

@@grandone126 Sure. That's why UNESCO has been proposing to both Congos to officially designate Congolese rumba as part of their cultural heritage, due to the fact that the concept of and culture surrounding rumba originated with baKongo people, right? I'm indifferent to your claim that what I'm saying is not "factually valid". You're free to have your opinion, but it doesn't change what I have learned from listening to historians on news media who have discussed the issue. Additionally, as an undergraduate student, I took an introductory course on pop music in the Caribbean and Latin America. And with regard to every single genre that we discussed in class, the cultural influence of Africans that were brought to the Americas to be enslaved, formed an important part of the development of Caribbean and Latin American musical genres. So, it's not your opinion of what I am saying that is going to make what I know to be any less true, or dissuade me from believing that it is true.

[@ifgodsayyes.nobodycansayno1796]

I WAS BORN 1982 BUT I REALY REALY LOVE RUMBA FAST FRANCO LOVES HIS MUSIC REST IN PEACE.

[@tusubiranashir6]

Franco's music was a hit in Uganda....I used to dance to it when I was little. Honestly I did not know that Mario was a complaint😁😁...the rhythm was what always got me

[@dedankimathiwakanyoro5461]

Man, my dad used to play it mob mob. Together with Madilu system, Orchestra Les Mangelepa, Kanda Bongo man, Pepe Kalle

[@rocker6411]

que viva franco! respects from Cartagena,Colombia.

[@yuzzuftumbo200]

True franco was aking .org rumba

[@yuzzuftumbo200]

No body will beat franco in king .org rumba

[@yuzzuftumbo200]

Thank for franco naver gv up

[@ebomahamzario5051]

@@yuzzuftumbo200 q

[@anyak123456789]

Franco Luambo is congolese great leader in music

[@stephanlarsen7224]

hes amazing!

[@nsimbapat]

Yeah

[@kijanayaaput8940]

*Franco was iconic, one of my dad's favourite musicians of all time*

[@kencypaul1775]

merci pour cette domencutare sur franco un icon de la music congolais meme si je suis un congolais j adores sa musique.

[@crispink.nsakuameso8182]

Franco is the prototyp of the africa music until now . just the legend

[@fubub3595]

Then fally ipupa will come and lie to us that is the king of our music, this will b forever the king to me

[@omarioncavani2055]

fubu b He never said he was the King of our music , he said that he is the King of his genre of music which is tookos music and also congolaise musicians love to give themselves nicknames by their fans.

[@dhaton2314]

@@omarioncavani2055 Fally, and I like his music, must pay homage. The problems of Africans is excessive ego, Fally can dance better than Franco but no way is he in the same league as Franco. Not even with Papa Wemba. We need to respect the hustle of those that came before....

[@omarioncavani2055]

D Ha'ton But he never compared himself to those legends , he has always given them the respect they deserve most importantly in all his interviews he has always spoken about the impact of Franco and papa wemba had on his career and how he look up to them when he was at the start of his career. I don’t think he is trying to be like them Fally he is just trying to create his own musical career and build his own legacy.

[@user-vr4ko7hx9d]

@@omarioncavani2055 what is tokoss?

[@mathurinbutusolua8552]

Kester Emeneya was also named King. Fally is the King of his musical universe, his own kingdom. He has never claimed himself king of rumba. But many call him the Prince of rumba. But his the King of TOKOOOOS, his musical genre mixed from rumba and urban music.

[@olivier_officiel]

Une legende au vrai sens du titre, pas fabriquée de toutes pièces comme il y a de fabriquée de nos jours. Du même rang avec Rochereau Tabu Ley, grand Kallé, Lutumba Simaro, Emeneya King Kester, papa Wemba, Pepe Kallé,...la liste est courte

[@aubinmulaj3520]

Exactement tu as parfaitement raison

[@kuchenavhe0028]

Top class musician from Africa. It is sad that younger generation have to just hear about this great man the continent has ever produced.

[@deea6053]

Oh Franco, ur song "Mamou" & "Mario" etc...were the soundtrack of my childhood. I still play ur music big man. RIP

[@bellawangari8557]

Kinshasa should be one of the most developed cities....

[@GO-wr3de]

Whom you elect

[@Mbj10]

I agree

[@shalbec3232]

Fr ❤🇨🇩💪🏿

[@shalbec3232]

@Munoki HM it will rise one day

[@nazka4843]

A true pioneer ! Proud to be congolees 🇨🇩 ! Even if I am in my twenties my parents still play his music any time

[@shalbec3232]

🇨🇩❤💪🏿

[@ochomemaurice]

Franco all time rhumba specialist.. His songs remind me of my late dad who was his greatest fan.

[@benvindocapuepue2798]

Respect from Angola , Legend .

[@bobbiegatimu7124]

Congolese music bands still don't share the earnings equally its clear some things will never change....But what amazing voices Franco, Simaro, Tabuley, Madilu....heaven must be rythmic and soothing

[@latifahalitsi7986]

The great legend, whose legacy will never die to generations after generations.

[@yveslongo497]

The best africa's music 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@Magcondo-Videos]

Master of masters...greetings from Latin America

[@terryanyango9804]

Legend franco is highly respected and soooooo loved in kenya till tomorrow!!!!

[@sandraonindo8595]

Till forevermore!!

[@MegaKarume]

Such a lovely documentary. Well done!

[@olivierluxis]

The King Of Rumba music , The Legend Of Congolese Misic

[@cyrusmuibii1575]

Made in Congo Enjoyed in Ken ya🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@tagayaogosso4841]

A great legend indeed. I still play your records Big man. RIP grand master

[@martinodera1080]

Good documentary from CCTV, keep it up. Nice to see the son trying to revive TPOK Jazz albeit in low tones, the team underwent serious fragmentation. The dreams are valid, but a hill of a task.

[@arthurkorir7846]

Wonderful commentary John Allan Namu. Kudos

[@clarisseadoungbe41]

Ferrè gola

[@hariethariet4100]

So i have been dancing to a campaign song all along? Mobutu sese seko....... king of rhumba rest in peace.... much love from KENYA......

[@thecobracommander3554]

Just to inform you that Brazos (2019), Tabu ley Rocherau (2016) and Lutumba have all passed away (2019)

[@KingKerionElFamosoPN2K]

Rochereau 2013

[@congolaise6046]

Fiere d'etre congolaise ❤️🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@drewbranch7700]

Legend

[@philochisha7793]

His music has impacted so much on life, Zambia

[@kevineboso8642]

Everything we touch comes out beautifully 👍🏿

[@abdi5146]

Rest in peace legend,your music lives on

[@katojacob9644]

Franco a hero for rumba music Rip big brother

[@DjmlmixPro]

Powerfull country

[@Atelier316habitervivre]

I agree with you !

[@louisbalou6745]

C'est l'icône de la rumba congolaise de tous les temps.Les œuvres du TP OK Jazz ne sont autres qu'un héritage intarissable.Paix à son âme...

[@dhakomodherooherokoko6037]

This is a world hero..love from kenya

[@fololorose4804]

MAITRE FRANCO LUAMBO MAKIADI YORGO YA FWALA C'ETAIS MON PRÉFÈRE JUSQU'AU AUJOURD'HUI

[@samwelobego5120]

The king of African music...

[@dr.martin-lawrencesifunah.9503]

Am shocked to learn that Franco, my best musician died of HIV. A big lesson to us. As a poor yang man, Franco played music in Oscar Kashama's bar (Oscar Kashama's bar hence the name OK jazz) to earn a living. Letter he dumps his wife for his dancer girl as money starts flying in. Our families, wives n kids stand with us when we r poor. Lets not disregard them when things become good.

[@guychambertonnetv571]

Ci franco e mort c'est a Cossé de président Mobutu qui as tués cenne pas la VIH

[@kikizaza4314]

He didn't die of HIV. His wife still alive.

[@mariomulajapdgloyenge5051]

@@guychambertonnetv571 🤣🤣🤣🤣 T'es marrant toi ! Il est mort du VIH dans une clinique en Belgique.

[@glodielelo2101]

It s was not VIH ,his wife is still living ,Mobutu killed him

[@mariomulajapdgloyenge5051]

@@glodielelo2101 Why he became skinny at the end of his life ? Because of his illness. Think a bit bro !!

[@thedonthelaws48ofpowerthed37]

The greatest of the greatest of african grd maitre franco luambo makiandi, kongo na biso eleki ba pay's tout na afrique na nioso.

[@Dk-dg8du]

Proud of my country 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🎶🔥

[@shalbec3232]

🇨🇩❤💪🏿

[@jackhillux3997]

Franco the legend..may he rest in peace.. his songs will live 4ever and shiny

[@lumadedem.imeldanyarengine3591]

Grand Maître akufaki te.... Azali ko vivre na nzela ya ba nzembo na ye. Yoka, tozali kaka koyoka ba nzembo mbula tuku misato na mitano banda liwa na ye na tango te. FRANCO YA IMMORTEL.

[@ifeanyichukwumuo]

One of African challenges is the passing of talents to the next generation.

[@Tramplyfe]

Ahhh Lutumba Simaro Masiya, today you’re no longer with us. Congo in particular and Africa in general has lost a baobab in music. May you keep the ancestors jamming

[@aimepondamalikichimba7711]

Deep documentary. Big up for the job!!

[@lilianelubaki539]

Une grande legende qui ne nous a jamais quitte. Sa musique et celle de Tabu ley, le papa de Youss, sont inaugurales. Tous les jeunes connaissent ces chansons et le voila dans la posterite.

[@kiswahilikitukuzwe2547]

At 15:48 the commentator says Lingala is a dialect and French is a language! Fellow Africans never cease to amaze me with their inferiority complex!!!

[@EnjoyLifeNow24]

I know, this inferiority complex is also present among the indigenous people of Latin America in which I hear them refer to their natives languages as dialects. It is sad that we still have to deal with the inferiority complex in the 21st century.

[@purity.rs7389]

@@MusicShaddyRaddy The reporter also said Rumba has mix with Latinas, He does not release that all music came from Afrika, The Afrikans who where stolen from Afrika and make into slaves took it over the world , what does Latin know about Music. They should give credit where is due.

[@fatougitteh8784]

It's a Chinese Channel

[@jacobblack6689]

@@purity.rs7389 6

[@raajmiid4576]

I thought I had it alone and had to rewind and hear him again. I am tired

[@fiziparadise7808]

Rumba started before slavery...music was born in africans' blood.

[@newtonsimba7930]

Great excerpt. Thanks.

[@rocker6411]

El Rey De La Rumba Congolesa!

[@queeniwearth]

Wow. My father LOVES Franco. WOW.

[@Mr44321]

Thank you for the documetary

[@simonmukima4260]

Asante sana

[@johnkinyua3738]

A nice one.. Thanks CGTN

[@homekwetu]

good job on informing us about our African music and musicians! I have not searched yet but I hope there is one on Fadhili Williams etc...

[@dr.mwendwamulonzi2657]

Viva Franco, my all time best musician

[@danmburu9203]

I always feel in sync with people of the Congo though I am Kenyan, this was Bantu homeland.

[@danmburu9203]

@Meg megie yes they are me

[@esengomamonga9292]

Bantus are linked.

[@shalbec3232]

You say that cuz of music or cuz or culture?

[@Ethanbay-q8v]

Music is culture especially for Africans. I'm also Bantu by the way

[@SuperVostie]

There is something about the DRC. There is so much talent that comes from that country and I do not talk only of music but other spheres of life such as football. the politicians are the ones ruining that great country.

[@oneworld9071]

Rumba is a quite diversified term...... it certainly is the name of a rhythmic style and method, and the name of the dance form. I can't recall where I'd read this new idea but rumba can also be used as the collective term for African and AfroLatino styles---encompassing merengue, salsa, bolero, mambo, son, etc. Fine with me.... :) One reason I appreciate this collective term is that many songs generally called salsa actually may start with a bolero, then main part of song is another style at same tempo, etc. Regardless of labels, it's all the best in the world :)

[@allanmibei]

What a documentary, captivating

[@victormatara]

Kind of content I signed up for!

[@wamupepe120]

J'espère que tout les congolais ,congolaises suivent ce vidéo pour mieux divaguer .

[@plth3official390]

Drc Zaire is just a big part of global history ⭐

[@nzilamusicgroup4514]

Thanks for sharing this doc 💯🔥🎶 african music for life!

[@anniev7410]

Your father was a good man God blesses you. Rest in peace.

[@cynthiachanel9978]

I never knew that C.G.T.N were so sweet !!thank you Lord !!now we got koffi olomide love my Africa ✊✊God bless you all!!

[@markpaul7733]

Indeed it's the rythm of Congolese music that matter.

[@victorprodtv5892]

My country 🇨🇩 🇨🇩 POWER #243

[@dodweltroon549]

Franco is my legend. I have no replacement Franco is my hero.

[@omwamiofficialpage4913]

My love to rhumba esp tp OK will never fade in me❤❤❤

[@Syakinongwa]

Franco. He was great musician...I listen to Mamou almost everyday and Mario

[@ras3013]

Great to have this legend's legacy here. But i think his son complains more than doing anything practically to resurrect his dads legacy

[@dancunmboga1700]

Ras Franco mentored Madilu System

[@saidanwar4052]

mamou

[@echurudaniel9196]

The Grande Wizard of the Guitar.

[@anieb860]

King 💯🥇 et un lingala tellement pur sans mot français 👍

[@bibichefukutuleki7086]

The true Africa music only from DR Congo, no things come near it today

[@successmike]

This man was a legend

[@JohnMpongwe-sr7qx]

Franco was greatest musicians in afric history

[@satishpatel5260]

Wherever go in SUNDAY MUMBA,or any local bars 🍸, restaurants, in Juke Box,playing this very 🎶,,in ZAMBIA 🇿🇲 👉🌎,Zikhomo, Chabwino, Twhalumbe, 👌👍

[@villamwilhelm4192]

best music youths engage in this

[@vasinvic]

Real..!!

[@nathanmesia9223]

La Légende 🎸❤️💙💛

[@Malani41]

Father of rumba music and rock n roll.

[@danteyabar2470]

Que buen ritmo buena rumba desde el lejano Congo Dante Yabar Perú

[@abdelabedi2767]

No sabia que se escucha tambien franco hasta en peru.....

[@johnomondi5632]

Heroic Legend