The fans are yet to come to terms with the death of a man who was the longest-serving vice-president of the great TPOK Jazz band, which was led by Franco. His vast discography, ranging from the 1960s through to the 1990s, is one that rhumba fans cherish. TPOK BANDIn TPOK, Simaro was a close confidant of Franco and was seen as the silent hand behind the running of the band. Simaro joined TPOK Jazz in 1961, when he replaced Bholen, who had joined the rival Negro Success band. Also nostalgic about Simaro is Dr Reuben Lubanga, a Kenyan consultant neurosurgeon, who says he grew up listening to TPOK Jazz music.

Source: Daily Nation April 13, 2019 07:52 UTC