Fariya 1 & 2 (Josky Kiambukuta) - Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz 1977

Only problem with the dial africa post is that it's about 10% too fast, so I fixed that, edited the a- and the b-sides together and here it is.

The comment on my first posting of this song reads as follows:

This is the composition in which Josky found his style, defined his artistic identity within O.K. Jazz, grew up.

In Fariya, Josky used a rhythm that was inspired by an Angolan group called San Salvador. This rhythm would return in many variations in his compositions since.

We hear him sing with a newly found confidence, together with Youlou Mabiala, Ndombe Opetum and possibly Lukoki Diatho.

In the first part of the song, Franco plays the fills after every vocal line, then in the second part, the reeds play the fills during the chorusses and the copper during Josky's solos.

With Ntoya - batterie (mainly hi-hat), Dessoin - percussion, rhythm guitar - possibly Makosso (otherwise Gégé Mangaya), "solo guitar" - maybe Gerry Dialungana, bass - Mpudi Decca or Flavien Makabi. Horn arrangements: most likely Dele Pedro.

Comments by Josky recorded in 1991, Bxl.

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[FredMachoka]

Beautiful stuff by two of the best vocalists in TP OK jazz, I am blessed to have met them. Thank you for the gift of music. Rest in perfect peace Le Commander du bord Josky and quick recovery Prince Youlou.

[dannkyky]

Le grand Maître franco repose en paix ❤

[eloimouanga]

JOSKY KIAMBUKUTA LONDA ETAIT CERTAINEMENT LE PLUS GRAND CHANTEUR DE L'OK JAZZ.

[hazliitmiheso]

Sometimes I cry when I listen to TP OK musi

[williammacharia]

Mucisien nyoso na TPOK JAZZ azalaki na talanta naye... Felicitacio...

[MrROBINSON]

I still remember Kbc midday tukirudi shule miguu .... My Dad loved this song

[johnshimmon]

the guitar chords played in the 7th minute to the 8th minutes and beyond, makes always makes me fill like flying.

[massambalyn]

J'ai eu du mal à retrouver cette chanson qui me rappelle mon enfance. Je ne connaissais plus le titre et c'est grâce à l'hommage à Josky kiambukuta par Malage et Nana que j'ai eu le plaisir de la réécouter et celà m'a conduit à la rechercher frénétiquement jusqu'à la retrouver. Très belle chanson de Djo Sex, comme toujours.👌👏👏👏👏

[linkbelow]

Avec la voix inimitable de Youlou Mabiala, le prince de Brazzaville !

[gregoryyegon]

That person who assembled Tp ok jazz is a genius...each member was an enigma...fireworks...Franco, Josky, Simaru, Djo Mpoyi, Madilu and all...

[bolingandjoli]

Tant des mélancolies du TP Ok Jazz un mixte de Youlou Mabiala et Josky Kiambukuta, Un grand merci à Aboubacar SIDDIKH pour ce boulot.

[karimambosanga]

Nzambe alalisa bino malamu kuna mozali TP ok jazz ezalaki bozito ya kini na mokili mobimba

[dieudonnebotakemoenghale]

AH FARIA: BEL HOMME MORT À FLEUR D ÂGE. PAIX À SON AME .

[malickjabir]

J etais en Tle g3. Souvenir de mon cadet OJA Didi aujourdhui auprès du Seigneur. Merci à l ok jazz

[lilianeluckylukoki]

Il y a longtemps.... je n'avais rien dans la tête .. avec cette version...mais la nouvelle m'inspire
Merci Le Commandant de Bord Josky K et dans le fond la belle voie de Youlou Mabiala !
👍👍👍

[Peggycool]

I've no words, this song reminds me of my days with my loving and caring brother Joe, Nyathiwa may God bless you always.

[mohamedmkwayu]

Precious voices of Josky Kiambukuta and Yolou Mabiala

[teddysonde]

Great Song.Much respect for Josky Kiambukuta, Youlou Mabiala et al

[rodgersmbogo]

Boma ngai, bomana and Pesa position are the only two songs in which Madilu as his own composition during his time with Tp Ok Jazz

[saidkhamis]

Franco guitarist sound like a breaking glass it's penetrate in the heart and make you feel you are in relaxation for it nice sound.