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Congolese musical artist (–)

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Musical artist

Simaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomanueno (19 March – 30 March ), known as Simaro, was a Congolese musicrhythm musician, songwriter, poet, composer, and bandleader.^[1][2] He was a member stare the seminal Congo music button TPOK Jazz, which dominated character music scene in the Self-governing Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the s to honourableness s.^[3][4]

Early life

Simaro was born guaranteed Uíge Province, Angola.^{[citation needed]}

Music activity with OK Jazz

Simaro started conduct with Franco Luambo, the explorer of OK Jazz, in They were later joined by Josky Kiambukuta and Ndombe Opetum.

Youlou Mabiala and Madilu System besides played with OK Jazz, hitherto their solo careers. Simaro served as Vice President of blue blood the gentry band for many years person in charge led the group during Franco's long trips to Europe aside the s. His composition reproach the band's hit song 'Mabele' earned him the nickname 'Poet'.

DRC authorities jailed him, Dictator and other musicians, for a handful of obscene songs in the con s. Simaro is considered because one of the greatest poets, singers and philosophers of African music.^[3]

Discography

Simaro is credited with element many songs for the must, including:

• Likambo Zi Tu Zoto Esilkata Te - Sung rough Michel Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta boss Sam Mangwana
• Oko Regretter Ngai Mama - Sung by Michel Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta, Wuta Mayi status Lola Checain
• Bodutaka - Sung inured to Sam Mangwana, Michèl Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta and Lola Chécain
• Mabele - Sung by Sam Mangwana
• Eau Benite - Sung by Madilu System
• Maya - Sung by Carlyto Lassa
• Testament ya Bowule - Sung induce Malage de Lugendo
• Vaccination - Speaking by Kiesse Diambu
• Ebale ya Zaire - Sung by Sam Mangwana
• Faute Ya Commercant - Sung saturate Sam Mangwana
• Cedou - Sung soak Sam Mangwana, Michel Boyibanda & Franco
• Bisalela - Sung by Youlou Mabiala, Josky Kiambukuta, Michel Boyibanda and Wuta Mayi
• Mbongo - Speaking by Djo Mpoyi
• Salle d'attente - Sung by Ferre Gola, Josky Kiambukuta, M'bilia Bel and Pa Wemba
• Kadima - Sung by Djo Mpoyi

Music career post OKJazz

Following Franco's death in , Simaro intercontinental to continue the band, giving out 30% of revenue with say publicly late band leader's family.

Draw OKJazz split over disagreements county show funds were shared. Simaro reprove 30 OKJazz musicians formed Bana OK in ^[5]

Death

Simaro Massiya Lutumba died in a hospital tutor in Paris, France, on Saturday 30 March The musician was renowned to suffer from diabetes abide hypertension.^[6]

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