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| Born: Jul 6, 1938 in Sona-Bata, Zaire | Avg.User Rating: 4 Ratings |
| Died: Oct 1, 1989 in Brussels, Belgium |
| Styles: Soukous, Afro-Pop, Highlife |
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| Biography: There's no doubt that Franco was, in every sense of the word, a big man in African music. Sometimes weighing in at 300 pounds, he also earned his nickname as "The Sorcerer of the Guitar," making it sing like no one before, with effortless, fluid lines. Also an accomplished composer and vocalist, Francois ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1984 Label: Makossa Critics' Rating:  One of the master's last big hits, "Tres Impolie," has a catchy chorus, great guitar fireworks, and a relentless groove. ~ J. Poet, All Music Guide ...Read full reviewLabel: African Critics' Rating:  The Franco sound is in full flight on this splendid CD, which includes some of the gorgeous boleros that were a too-brief fad. ~ John Storm Roberts, Original Music, All Music Guide ...Read full review
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