Marie Catho / Bayini Ngai Mpo Nayo (François Luambo) 1955

Loningisa 129a/129b. Recorded October 14th, 1955.
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This is a group that is not formally L'O.K. Jazz yet, but most musicians were in place already. The photo is probably from 1956.
According to the memory of Dizzy Mandjeku (recorded 29-9-1992, Brussels), the a-side is the first song by Franco ever recorded, and for the O.K. Jazz context, that is correct. However, almost two years before, two of his songs had already been released, with Watam, lead by Dewayon. I have also posted these today.
Ntesa Dalienst (recorded 15-10-1990, in Brussels) remarks that Franco did the second voice to Rossignol here and that Rossignol thought Franco was the best second voice that ever sang behind him. Ntesa agreed.
I am posting these today because today it is exactly 20 years ago Franco did his very last public performance: • Franco: Dernier Concer...
The photo of Ntesa Dalienst was taken by Ton Verhees.
Note: "Bayini Ngai Mpo Na Yo" is the correct title of "Bolingo Na Ngai Na Beatrice", a title cited in a book some years ago. The book got it wrong, on this and many more instances.
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[@richardgaya3965]

The description notes are of considerable historical significance..... and indeed much appreciated!

[@richardgaya3965]

The songs that give us some idea of the length of the musical journey we have traversed!

[@ericmusyokajohn-syoks4897]

That guitar!

[@atendamaboso3608]

Un chef d'oeuvre 🥳❤️❤️❤️🍾🤩 je vous laisse apprécier sans modération.

[@idijosephmwanasumba6281]

Naissance de OK JAZZ, hommage aux pioniers de ce groupe

[@jay1beaux]

Thank you--Beautiful music!

[@piquedard]

thank yo, my man, for posting this tune, marie katharina wa ngai! listening at it, i know death doesn't exist. and you know what i mean...thanks again!

[@issangambelo9501]

je pense beaucoup à mon père parce que à chaque fois il joeu des anciens succès chaque jour à la maison

[@mvudumpasi-nzau7172]

Magnifique luambo makiadi

[@kenny1994sisi]

RIP FRANCO LUAMBO

[@idijoseph6775]

Merveilles du passe

[@Mrchimz08]

Luanzo Luambo Makiadi from the north of DRC when he was jst 12 yrs old,the son to a fritter maker and later became a queen after being helped by the son

[@ndamitambwe6190]

NORTH ; EAST; WEST OR SOUTH ; WHERE IS YOUR PROBLEM??? WHY YOU ASK ALWAYS THIS QUESTION ?????

[@Claudesiluabo2]

Bolingo Na Ngai Na Béatrice Réalisé Entre 1950 et 1953 Possible Avec LOK Jazz

[@Zacchi080]

Moi, petit blanc, j'adore ce son ;)

[@sergeamour1047]

La rumba

[@jeankimuena4856]

Ok jazz franco lambo makiadi Rip

[@Samaz-m5s]

Thought this was Felicite song?

[@medinecesttout7633]

rossignol a la voix du sonette

[@mvudumpasi-nzau7172]

Je pense a ma pauvre maman qui esquissait quelque pas de danse sur ces mélodies.

[@alainmolamba5964]

Je suis son neuveux

[@KevinHeaven9]

Are you talking about the book "Congo Colossus"? And do you know what Dewayon is up to nowadays? Is he dead?

[@Samaz-m5s]

Died in 1995!?!? But dead...

[@gregoirekirotsongo767]

Rossignol méritait bien son surnom.