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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.

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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 c