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How’s everything going? I am so thrilled to be out here. This fall will definitely be challenging, amazing and full of knowledge. I will be giving your weekly dose of Congolese Culture and this week we’re starting with something Congolese are know for… amazing music!

Meet Baloji. His name means Sorcerer in Swahili and Tshiluba ( two of the four official Congolese languages). Baloji is a Congolese-Belgian rapper, who is known to mix the modern and old Congolese music styles to share his story and denounce injustice.

This is his rendition of  the famous song “Independence Cha Cha”  released in 1960 by an amazing Congolese Artist Joseph “Grand Kalle” Kabasele. Back then,Congolese were celebrating their independence from the Belgians and everywhere you went this song was blasting. So kick back, let loose and enjoy that Congolese guitar and don’t forget to check out more of Baloji’s music!

Samya.