The death of the undisputed king of rumba was a shock to millions of people not just in his home country, but across Africa. In his 40-year music career, Franco, as he was commonly known, had more ...

Despite the advent of new talent into the Rhumba music, Frank "Franco" Lesokwane still manages to claim his position as Rhumba king. The last few years have been testing for the Gabane-born star as he ...

Orchestra Four Stars has lived the test of time and three artistes leading the charge have in the past performed with the famous rhumba bands of TP OK Jazz of Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi, Afrisa ...

Gaborone — Today marks the release of Franco alias Frank Lesokwane's ninth music album since his smash debut Ke Lela LeLona in 2001. The new album titled Baesekele, or bicycle, appears to have been ...

During the 1980’s, a lifetime’s worth of wonderful live African music performances took place in Los Angeles. African music filled KCRW's airwaves and local print media, and it seemed like a group ...

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It’s just after 8pm on a warm Saturday night and the heavy sound of guitars lightens up the atmosphere inside the serene setting of the Tamambo Restaurant in Karen. The pulsating beat of “Tres Impoli” ...

Soul Jazz Records' recent compilation on the early years of Congolese popular music, Congo Revolution - Revolutionary And Evolutionary Sounds From The Two Congos 1955-62, is a must have for fans of ...