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Francois Luambo Makiadi (Jazz Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Francois Luambo Makiadi Fast Facts
Birthday
*** ,1938
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Death day
October 12, 1989 (51 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
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Celebrities born on July 6
Born in 1938
Cancer named Francois
Jazz Singers from DR Congo
Jazz Singers born in DR Congo
51 years old celebrities
First name Francois
Francois Luambo Makiadi
François Luambo Luanzo Makiadi is an important figure in 20th century Congolese music and African music in general. He is known by many as Franco Luambo or quite simply Franco. Known for his skill at playing rumba, he has been nicknamed the "The Witch of the Guitar" for his seemingly effortless ability. As the founder of OK Jazz's founding group, he is considered to be one of the originators of modern Congolese sound.
Birth nameFrançois Luambo Luanzo Makiadi
Also known asFranco
BornJul 6, 1938, Sona Bata, Belgian Congo, (modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo)
DiedOct 12, 1989, Mont-Godinne, Province of Namur, Belgium
GenresRumba
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist
InstrumentsGuitar, Vocals
Years active1950s-1980s
LabelsLoningisa, Choc
Associated actsOK Jazz

About Francois Luambo Makiadi

Jazz Singer Francois Luambo Makiadi was born on July 6, 1938 in DR Congo (He dies at the age of 51, on October 12, 1989).

The Sorcerer of Guitar was a Congolese rumba artist who also created the OK Jazz group.

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Francois Luambo Makiadi before becoming famous

Francois Luambo Makiadi was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1938 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).

As a kid, he used to play the harmonica.

Achievement of Francois Luambo Makiadi

Mario, his most famous song, was released in 1985 and told the story of a gigolo who subsists on his elder lover.

Francois Luambo Makiadi's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He began playing music at Ngiri-Ngiri, his mother's market booth.

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He was a jazz performer in the tradition of Trumpet Player Louis Armstrong.

Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) (Trumpet Player)
Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971)

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Francois Luambo Makiadi Income & Net worth

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Francois Luambo Makiadi Height and Weight

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Latest information about Francois Luambo Makiadi updated on March 22 2023.