Песня о Лумумбе - Song About Lumumba (Congo Crisis)
A Soviet song about the death of the father of independence of the other Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Though not a communist, Lumumba was pro-Soviet, which lead to his capture and execution. This sent shockwaves throughout the world and further escalated the Congo Crisis that led to the communist Simba Rebellion.
Performer: Pyotr Kirichek (Пётр Киричек)
Year Recorded: 1961
Composer: Dmitry Pokrass (Дмитрий Покрасс)
Lyricist: Mikhail Vershinin (Михаил Вершинин)
Year Written: 1961
Image: Official portrait of Lumumba as prime minister of the Republic of the Congo, 1960.
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