Explore an extensive list of CDs of African music that includes the names of the musicians, labels, and ratings for selected albums.

Briefly reviews "The Rough Guide to Franco," a CD of music performed by this influential Congolese band leader and his band, Le TPOK Jazz.

Resource for Bas-Congo Province discusses what happened to the TPOK Jazz after the death of its leader, Franco. Includes several RealAudio clips.

Radio program, produced by Lucky Oceans, presents music from the album "The Rough Guide to Franco." Check the show's playlist.

Article discusses Graeme Ewens' biography of the Congolese musician, titled "Congo Colossus," in an extensive profile of Franco and soukous, aka African rhumba.