Simaro Lutumba
Simaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomanueno, 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 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 MangwanaOko Regretter Ngai Mama - Sung by Michel Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta, Wuta Mayi and Lola ChecainBodutaka - Sung by Sam Mangwana, Michèl Boyibanda, Josky Kiambukuta and Lola ChécainMabele - Sung by Sam MangwanaEau Benite - Sung by Madilu SystemMaya - Sung by Carlyto LassaTestament ya Bowule - Sung by Malage de LugendoVaccination - Sung by Kiesse DiambuEbale ya Zaire - Sung by Sam MangwanaFaute Ya Commercant - Sung by Sam MangwanaCedou - Sung by Sam Mangwana, Michel Boyibanda & FrancoBisalela - Sung by Youlou Mabiala, Josky Kiambukuta, Michel Boyibanda and Wuta MayiMbongo - Sung by Djo MpoyiSalle d'attente - Sung by Ferre Gola, Josky Kiambukuta, M'bilia Bel and Papa Wemba
- Kadima - Sung by Djo Mpoyi