Franco and TP Okay Jazz Week Final

Kinshasa Makambo proves Franco' s unique knowledge of music and the art of improvisation.  This song is still one of his greatest hit.

Franco worked with great artists like Simaro Lutumba...

and Tabu Ley.

Franco and TP Okay Jazz Week Part 4

Franco and TP Okay Jazz Week Part 3

Franco and TP OK Jazz incorporated many artist for almost 30 years, great artist like the late Madilu System were developed by Franco.

 

Massu is another classic by Franco and TP OK Jazz

Franco and TP Okay Jazz Week Part 2

Franco' s songs are proverbial, they are humorous and easy to fantasise about.  Few artist have managed to reach such a level of ingenuity and the track below entitled, "Je Suis Fache" (I am mad) is an emphasis to his caliber as an artist.

 

Franco and TP Okay Jazz Week

Just has England had Freddy Mercury, the Beetles and the Bee-Gees, Africa had Franco, yes our parents generation were hooked on Franco and his formidable orchestra TP OK Jazz.  This week Drive Time and Global Classics will be looking at the emancipation of Franco and his music.  This segment will include interviews, famous compositions and influences from YouTube and other networks.  Don't forget to leave your comments below.

Mario is considered by many critics as Franco' s greatest hit.   

Kassav Live Part 12 Finale

Kassav epic performance in Paris

Kassav showed the world that Africa has the greatest audience for aspiring artists and paved the way for the Franco-African music that now exist in Africa,France and Europe.  Even music such Kisomba from Angola has the silky smooth melody that the Kassav Zouk created.

Join us again next time on Drive Time and Global Classics as we go back to the year of Congolese music, 1974.

Drive Time with Flavour

 

Flavour is amongst the best thing going for African music right now.

 

Flavour A De Catch The Cold Featuring Tiwa Savage

Kassav Live Part 11

Kassav epic performance in Paris

Kassav left their mark everywhere they performed in Africa

Kassav Live Part 10

The epic concert by Kassav in Zenith Paris

Kassav Live Part 9

The epic concert of Kassav in Zenith

Kassav Live Part 8

Kassav epic performance at Zenith continues

Every country in Africa knew about this great group and even translated Creole to their own native tongues just to sing, look and feel like Kassav.

Kassav Live Part 7

Kassav epic live concert in Zenith

Kassav live Part 6

The epic live concert in Zenith

Kassav Live Part 5

Kassav defines rhythm, harmony, and a sweaty body

Kassav music does not just sound good, it is also uplifting, easy to the hear and universal.