1938 - 1989
Franco Spanish Guitarist
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Details
| First Name |
Franco
|
| Middle Name |
Luambo
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| Last Name |
Makiadi
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| Alternative Name |
Franco
|
| Birthday |
6th July, 1938
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| Birthplace |
(modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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| Died |
12th October, 1989
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| Place of Death |
Mont-Godinne, Province of Namur, Belgium
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
Spanish
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, guitarist
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| Occupation |
Guitarist
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rumba
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| Music Genre |
International, Percussion
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| Year(s) Active |
1950-1980s, 1950s–1980s
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| Music Style |
Soukous, Central African, African Traditions, Afro-Pop, Highlife
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| Music Mood |
Organic, Rollicking, Energetic, Playful, Cheerful, Fun, Summery, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Record Label |
Loningisa, Choc
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| Associated Acts |
OK Jazz, TPOK Jazz
|
François Luambo Luanzo Makiadi (6 July 1938 – 12 October 1989) was a major figure in 20th-century Congolese music, and African music in general. 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 acolytes.
