Franco

François Luambo Luanzo Makiadi (6 July 1938 – 12 October 1989) was a Congolese musician. He was a major figure in 20th-century Congolese music, and African music in general, principally as the leader for over 30 years of TPOK Jazz, the most popular and significant African band of its time. He is referred to as Franco Luambo or simply Franco. Known for his mastery of African Rumba, he was nicknamed by fans and critics "Sorcerer of the Guitar" and the "Grand Maître of Zairean Music", as well as Franco de Mi Amor by female fans.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played some of the TPOK Jazz's music on his radio programmes and started playing Franco's solo material in the early 90's and 00's.
==Shows Played==
;thumb|220x220px1990
*29 August 1990: Zando Ya Tipo Tipo (LP - In Memoriam Grand Maitre Franco Vol.1) V.I.S.A. 1980
;1991
*26 January 1991: Azda (album - In Memoriam Grand Maitre Franco: Vol. 3) V.I.S.A. 1980
;2000
*15 November 2000: 'On Entre OK, On Sort OK (Compilation LP-The Very Best Of the Rumba Giants Of Zaire)' (Manteca)
*16 November 2000 (Radio Eins): 'On Entre OK, On Sort OK (Compilation LP-The Very Best Of the Rumba Giants Of Zaire)' (Manteca)
*22 November 2000: Luvumbu Ndoki (LP - The Very Best Of The Rumba Giant Of Zaire) Manteca
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists