Luambo Makiadi
Congolese lingala musician (1938-1989)
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Summary
Luambo Makiadi was born on July 6, 1938[1], in Kongo Central[2]. He died on October 12, 1989[3], in Mont-Godinne[4]. He worked as a singer[5], composer[6], and guitarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,626 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Democratic Republic of the Congo[9]
- Member of: TPOK Jazz[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Genre: Congolese rumba[12]
- Commons category: Franco Luambo[13]
- Given name: François[14], Franco[15]
- Official website: http://www.kenyapage.net/franco/[16]
- Instrument: guitar[17], voice[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[19]
Why It Matters
Luambo Makiadi has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Luambo Makiadi born?
Luambo Makiadi was born in Kongo Central[2].
Where did Luambo Makiadi die?
Luambo Makiadi died in Mont-Godinne[4].
What did Luambo Makiadi do for work?
Luambo Makiadi worked as a singer[5], composer[6], and guitarist[7].