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Simaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomanueno (19 March 1938 – 30 March 2019), known as Simaro, was a Congolese music rhythm guitarist, songwriter, poet, composer, and bandleader. He was a member of the seminal Congo music band TPOK Jazz, which dominated the music scene in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the 1960s to the 1980s.




Early life


Simaro was born in Uíge Province, Angola.




Music career with OK Jazz


Simaro started playing with Franco Luambo, the founder of OK Jazz, in 1961. They were later joined by Josky Kiambukuta and Ndombe Opetum. Youlou Mabiala and Madilu System also played with OK Jazz, before their solo careers. Simaro served as Vice President of the band for many years and led the group during Franco's long trips to Europe during the 1980s. His composition of the band's hit song 'Mabele' earned him the nickname 'Poet'. DRC authorities jailed him, Franco and other musicians, for two obscene songs in the late 1970s. Simaro is considered as one of the greatest poets, singers and philosophers of Congolese music.




Discography


Simaro is credited with composing many songs for the band, including:

Likambo Zi Tu Zoto Esilkata Te - Sung by Michel Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta and Sam Mangwana
Oko Regretter Ngai Mama - Sung by Michel Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta, Wuta Mayi and Lola Checain
Bodutaka - Sung by 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 by Malage de Lugendo
Vaccination - Sung by Kiesse Diambu
Ebale ya Zaire - Sung by Sam Mangwana
Faute Ya Commercant - Sung by Sam Mangwana
Cedou - Sung by Sam Mangwana, Michel Boyibanda & Franco
Bisalela - Sung by Youlou Mabiala, Josky Kiambukuta, Michel Boyibanda and Wuta Mayi
Mbongo - Sung by Djo Mpoyi
Salle d'attente - Sung by Ferre Gola, Josky Kiambukuta, M'bilia Bel and Papa Wemba
Kadima - Sung by Djo Mpoyi




Music career post OKJazz


Following Franco's death in 1989, Simaro agreed to continue the band, sharing 30% of revenue with the late band leader's family. In 1993 OKJazz split over disagreements how funds were shared. Simaro and 30 OKJazz musicians formed Bana OK in 1994.




Death


Simaro Massiya Lutumba died in a hospital in Paris, France, on Saturday 30 March 2019. The musician was known to suffer from diabetes and hypertension.




See also


African Rumba
Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Francois Luambo Makiadi
List of African musicians




References






External links


Interview With Simaro Lutumba In 2002
Overview of TPOK Jazz - Written In 2012

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• Simaro Lutumba
• TPOK Jazz
• Lutumba (surname)
• Franco Luambo
• Music of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Papa Noël Nedule
• M'bilia Bel
• Josky Kiambukuta
• Sam Mangwana
• Jolie Detta