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Josky

First Name:

Joseph

Other Names:

Kiambukuta

Last Name:

Londa

Stage Name:

Josky

Country:

Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Born:

1949

D.O.D:

3/7/2021

Primary Language:

Lingala

Participations

1

Background Singer

Bio

Joseph Kiambukuta Londa, also known as Josky, was a Congolese musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. He began his musical career with African Fiesta Sukisa and later formed his own band, Orchestre Continental, where he recorded hits such as "Nakobondela". In 1973, he joined TPOK Jazz and contributed to the band's popularity by composing songs like "Chandra" and "Fariya". After leaving TPOK Jazz in 1985, he went on to pursue a solo career and collaborated with Ntesa Dalienst and Koffi Olomide. He died in 2021.

Discography

Albums⁹

Choc Des Vedettes

Choc Des Vedettes2021 • albumTracks: 5

Double vie

Double vieNaN • albumTracks: 10

Serrer-Serrer Baby

Serrer-Serrer BabyNaN • albumTracks: 4

Chandra Vol 1

Chandra Vol 1NaN • albumTracks: 7

Maray, Esperant, Josky

Maray, Esperant, JoskyNaN • albumTracks: 4

Voices of Africa - Volume 8

Voices of Africa - Volume 8NaN • albumTracks: 9

Dona Beija

Dona BeijaNaN • albumTracks: 6

Les Deux Grands Numeros

Les Deux Grands NumerosNaN • albumTracks: 9

Double Double

Double DoubleNaN • albumTracks: 8

Label

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Record Label associated with Josky - past and current.

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