Ledi (Youlou Mabiala) - Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz 1975

Vocals: Youlou Mabiala, Sam Mangwana, Josky Kiambukuta, Lola Chécain. Guitars: Franco, Simaro, Decca on bass, but in the picture we see Gégé Mangaya on bass, but he was to play more rhythm guitar on O.K. Jazz records from 1975 on than Simaro. Percussion Dessoin or DuPoole, batterie (drumkit): Ntoya.

[@ogetoj6245]

Very impressive song from Tpok jazz led by Maestro Franco with his son in law, Prince Youlou Mabiala and angelic voiced Sam Mangwana. Good bless their souls

[@laurentmutu6020]

Oh la la! Ces voix, cette musique me plonge dans une nostalgie profonde. Des souvenirs lointains remontent à la surface. Au secours!

[@danielkoskei9557]

The vocals combination of Yolou, Mangwana and Lola Checain. On guitars are Boss Franco, Gerry Dialungana Simaro and Mpudi Decca....

[@josebakimamansiantima4573]

Pure rumba odemba. Un delice des voix d'or avec une orchestration ciselée comme le cristal de Bohême.

[@josephkatabarwa9862]

This balance is nearly not human 👏👏🤟

[@CrescentOkouri-ro8wf]

Ledi l un des chef-d'œuvres, de la virtuose Youlou Mabiala.

[@manza9516]

la chanson de ma jeunesse des années 70 youlou , sam et josky

[@laetitiatissaia9129]

Est-il possible d'avoir les paroles traduites en français de ce pur jus? C'est franchement dommage parce que si ça avait été le cas, depuis mon enfance, y a longtemps que je saurais déjà dire 2-3 truc dans cette langue que je trouve délicieuse à l'oreille, tellement magnifique. Comment se fait-il qu'un pays qui a donné naissance à tant de figures artistiques et influencé les pays alentours musicalement, comment un tel pays a-t-il pu finir avec l'actu qu'on lui connait? C'est sûr avec les richesses qu'il possède, il attire les convoitises les plus sombres. Je viens d'un autre pays d'Afrique francophone et je recherche des infos sur l'histoire de ces pays depuis la colonisation. Une idée d'un site où les trouver? Les pays d'Afrique n'ont qu'une cinquantaine d'années. 50 ans c'est presque le stade embryonnaire par rapport à d'autres qui emmagasinent des siècles d'organisation intérieure et de collaboration extérieure. Peu importe le temps qu'il nous reste sur cette terre condamnée par la pollution et le réchauffement climatique, je veux croire que le temps jouera en faveur de ce continent. Merci pour le partage.

[@christophermutenga8567]

I am now nearly 74, and Franco remains my maestro. This Ledu beat raises my spirits

[@johnsonomwega5317]

I hope you're still enjoying your now 77th year of life.

[@fololorose4804]

C’est ça la musique que j’aime écouter

[@francisnyagaka8173]

Slow motion music if you are not aware its not a break dance.Please keep your distance.

[@caroleosako3129]

Okosi ngai Ledi

[@georgewambugu7395]

Just listened to this song the other day thanks to you tube. I know many other Franco's songs and this is great. I know Youlou is still alive recovering from a stroke he suffered a while ago. I think he lives in France. I will never tire from this type of music.

[@jamesangana_lingalarumbainstit]

True

[@osmanoduka9133]

Great! Listening to this for the first time today. Loyal!

[@stevens9649]

Oh le vrais congolais le vieux Youlou mabiala tu as contribuer à l'épanouissement du Congo ds la musique congolaise bravo

[@jm04151975]

I can never get tired of hitting replay button. Never heard this song until 2 years ago and I cannot believe the melody, harmony and superior arrangement. The voices are superb.

[@stevens9649]

C la vraie rumba avec ok jazz avec ces artistes talentueux comme Youlou mabiala et boyibanda sam magouana et autres bravo

[@SamuelOkenwa-s2y]

Am in Nigeria I need all the album how can I get them I so much like it

[@robinahmelingdekiden6816]

Oh !!!! Franco... you surely live !!! In Nairobi, Kenya when a student at Kenya Poly from south sudan, I went back with over 40 of your records including Ledi (Youlou Mabiala) !!

[@louisotieno4712]

Robinah Meling De Kiden you,my friend are ultimately blessed with information and knowledge.

[@petermalaki5498]

Quite a coincidence too, Robinah. I was also at the Kenya Polytechnic at the time of this song in 1974. I enjoyed the TP OK Jazz songs.

[@jamesangana_lingalarumbainstit]

@@petermalaki5498 Wow

[@Mbala7445]

cool. very cool

[@noahndunde1770]

Chiwherure,there's no other music other than that of Ok Jazz,Period!!!

[@kennedyhanda8246]

The undisputed champions

[@gerryag.m7299]

This guys were perfectionist listen to the guitar work match up with the voices.

[@joseckaswani6065]

Listening to music from Franco and ok jazz reminds me of the old days thanks brother.

[@hermanomulo4542]

The choir is just excellent then the instruments properly arranged

[@wycliffeomolo4230]

When it comes to rating of mucisians in east and central Africa,DRC first,Tanzania second,Kenya third or fourth.In seventies every district in Tanzania had Jazz band through Nyerere,s efforts.DC mlimani park almost rivaled to OK jazz…

[@kennedyhanda8246]

@@wycliffeomolo4230 Are you serious when you put TP OK Jazz and DC Mlimani park in the same sentence?

[@sergeamour1047]

Rumba classe premium

[@willisoundo9684]

Nice vocals out of the team and their instrumentals. Just listen to the saxs and trumps.

[@joseyende1084]

En

[@JohnKarweru]

Listened to this song today for the first time.Great piece of art

[@malambulouis3501]

Se révèlent dans toute leur splendeur les qualités de compositeur de YOULOU

[@opiyooloya3874]

Jarawila, you are right about this song containing themes strong to Mabiala's heart, namely LOVE. Ledi is about love and longing. Ledi was supposed to return [from a far away journey] on Saturday but despite the wait never showed up. Maka is also about love although in the case of that song, it is about unfulfilled love--the singer loves Maka but Maka does not seem to reciprocate.

[@paulinengamayilabaki8682]

LEDI 😈

[@yvettezola9908]

Youlou mabiala chanteur de jazz

[@chiwherure]

Do you people out there need anymore proof as to the very best musicia?.

[@deusngowi]

Not really.

[@onesmusouma7109]

Real music, sweet memories.

[@mulofa]

This is one of the great hits of Franco with the wonderful voices of Youlou Mabiala and Sam Manguana.

[@michaeljegede1253]

Franco a truly African musical legend ,sorry he died early

[@richardgaya3965]

The post is very much appreciated as indeed are the detailed description notes...of amazing historical significance!!!

[@BOCable]

OUI TOUS ILS Y SONT... !!!

[@ognok4196]

Guitare 🙆🙆🙆👍👍👍

[@celestinbakoukas4284]

Écoutez le grand Youlou en forme !!!

[@etiennesevet]

Et les guitares semblent descendre du ciel

[@andsalomoni]

Touching singing and great sebene. Great music and great musicians.

[@MrTuthom-Mulay]

This is Gold.

[@gabrielpontual9290]

Congolese is such a beautiful language! Wish I had the lyrics!

[@Lilly_o989]

i am just curious Mr Gabriel did ever lived in Congo

[@jamesangana_lingalarumbainstit]

I have done translation on my KZbin channel

[@jarawilla9043]

This song must really contain themes strong to Mabiala's heart. When he goes solo and produces some shattering albums with Kamikaze Loningisa, he returns to this theme with a vengeance. The song Maka for instance, is straight out of this one!

[@Jakababa]

Thanks Sidik am reminded of my youth listening to this sound of fire on my father's transistor radio late in the night, the voices are still fresh as then, what a world.

[@sisungoisaac.lubisia2212]

wacha tu what do i say nice music.

[@davidokello8171]

RIP

[@tomingosi4598]

Old is gold Mzee you are our hero

[@boscoj5642]

So good

[@ledikonkho7945]

belle époque

[@leddyNob]

trop la classe mon vieux.op

[@hamadingayamakilo2210]

Belle époque avéc le TP ok Jazz...

[@ANDAREJO]

@Abou me thinks Mpudi Decca is playing bass, Simaro rhythm, Gege and Franco are on the Solos

[@AboubacarSiddikh]

It's either Simaro or Gege Mangaya on rhythm

[@ANDAREJO]

@@AboubacarSiddikh Thank you Sir. Abou am suggesting you arrange a get together of all TP OK JAZZ enthusiasts and in the coming months. Just my thought. I'm a dedicated OK Jazz ambassador

[@kouadiokouassi6913]

LEDI , FRANCO , MAÎTRE DE LA GUITARE , YOULOU MABIALA , LA VOIX D'OR , LA BELLE AFRIQUE D'AVANT LES TERRORISTES .’

[@ciprianomossuelamuchaiacol639]

A INDEPENDENCIA DE MOCAMBIQUE:

[@leddyNob]

******* MON COLONEL CAR MABE LE GUIDE ******

[@leddyNob]

** VRAII**

[@maurice8254]

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