Franco et l`orchestre O.K. Jazz – La Rumba De Mi Vida, fantastic 2020 release on 180 gram vinyl 2x LP, compilation. Planet Ilunga
Limited edition, numbered, gratefold sleeve with extensive liner notes in English and French and photos
Restored and remastered tracks
This new compilation displays the full extent to which the legendary band O.K. Jazz and its bandleader Franco explored Congolese rumba in the sixties and early seventies. (African, Rumba, Bolero, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Pachanga)
Each of the four sides on the double LP presents a different facet of O.K. Jazz. Almost all of the 23 titles on this compilation have not been re-released previously and were restored and remastered from the original 45 rpm or 78 rpm release. This album once more justifies why Franco was (and still is) regarded as the greatest portraitist of Congolese society.
2. Tika Kolela Chérie (4:09)
3. Ba Mpangi Ya Matadi (4:06)
5. Casier Judiciare (4:05)
1. La Mode Ya Pius Apiki Dalapo 2:46
2. Ngai Muana Na Weyi 2:40
3. Cha Cha Cha Erique 2:35
5. Lopango Ya Bana Na Ngai 2:53
6. Victoire de Bruxelles 2:51
3. El Paso De Encarnacion (3:40)
5. Na Mokili Mibale Na Mibale (4:35)
2. Bandoki Kabasala Ye Nkenda Ko (2:42)
3. Beno Bakongo Sika (4:21)
6. Lokumu Ya Mwasi Mpo Na Mobali (3:07)