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COVID-19 and International Area Studies : Music of Struggle, Unity, and Hope

A guide to international area studies resources about COVID-19.

Angélique Kidjo

Singer and Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo adapts Miriam Makeba's "Pata Pata" to contribute to the fight against the coronavirus. Voir plus d'info en français à franceinfo.

Koffi Olomide

Congolese musical artist Koffi Olomide released "Coronovirus Assassin" in both Lingala and French.

George Weah

George Weah President of Libera, also released a song and music video related to the coronovirus and safe practices.

Loise Kirore

Kenyan-Madisonian Loise Kirore, "Ngai Twehererie Corona"

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