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Simaro Lutumba

Congolese musical artist (1938–2019)

"Simaro" redirects here. Not to be confused with Simarro.

Musical artist

Simaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomanueno (19 March 1938 – 30 March 2019), known as Simaro, was a Congolese musicrhythm guitarist, songwriter, poet, composer, and bandleader.^[1]^[2] He was a member of the seminal Congo music band TPOK Jazz, which dominated the music scene in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the 1960s to the 1980s.^[3]^[4]

Early life

Simaro was born in Uíge Province, Angola.^{[citation needed]}

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 authoriti

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Lutumba Simaro biography

Simaro Lutumba is a legendary composer/guitarist from Congo. Known popularly as “Le Poete” because his songs contain deep thoughtful lyrics, his full name is Lutumba Masiya Simaro Ndomanueno. He is so good at analysing human nature that one would be forgiven for thinking he studied Psychiatry and Philosophy. He is considered by many as the greatest composer in the history of Congolese music. He mostly known as the trusted lieutenant and assistant band leader to Franco and TP OK Jazz.

Lutumba Massiya Simaro Ndomanueno was born on March 19 1938. Prior to joining TP OK Jazz, Simaro started his musical career as rhythm guitarist at with Orchestre Micra. He initially joined TP OK Jazz in 1961. In those days band membership was fluid. So Simaro left to Join Congo Jazz. He returned to TP OK Jazz in 1963 when Congo Jazz became defunct. He stayed in TP OK Jazz except for a brief hiatus in 1986. Aside from Franco, he was the longest serving member.

For most of his time at TP OK Jazz, he served as the band’s Vice President. While Franco

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Record Label associated with Simaro Lutumba - past and current.