It was 50 years ago.

50 years ago, many African countries became independent from France and Belgium. To celebrate this important event, here's the famous anthem of the Congolese independence, and a great rap remix by Baloji.

Grand Kalle - Indépendance Cha Cha (1960)


Baloji - Le jour d'après/ Siku ya baadaye (2010)

You'll See

When a great French singer covers a great brazilian singer songwriter.

Chico Buarque - O que será (composed in 1966 / live of 1976 with Milton Nascimento)

Claude Nougaro - tu verras (1978) (same music but the meaning of the lyrics is different)

Like in the radio

When a great Japanese singer covers a great French singer:

Jun Togawa - Comme a la Radio (2000) (Japan)


Brigitte Fontaine - Comme à la Radio (1969) with the Art Ensemble of Chicago and Areski Belkacem.