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What happened to TP OK Jazz after Franco's final melody?

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Rhumba maestro Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi. [File, Standard]

As the music fraternity commemorates the 34th anniversary of Rhumba legend Franco Luambo Luanzo Makiadi this week, the majority of fans are disturbed by the death of the 'Mighty' TP OK Jazz Band Orchestra!

They are still disturbed because the melodies of the legendary orchestra are still sweet, melodious and vivid in the minds of ardent rhumba fans.

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