"Here is a clip of Tom Jones and Janis Joplin performing 'Raise Your Hand' together on 'This Is Tom Jones' from 1969.
This is a higher quality version of the clip that I posted back in february 2007. I would like to say thank you to the thousands of viewers that have made the first version of this performance my most popular video.
I also took the opportunity to correct the date on the title :-)"Thanks ephemeralfilm
Thanks to WFMU DJ Monica for the tip off on this amazing clip!
"Noël Ngiama Makanda « WERRASON » is undoubtedly Africa’s most popular artist.
“Werrason? But, papa, everything goes through him!...He is everything except nothing!” say humoroustically his fans.
He is not only a megastar in his country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, but also in Africa . Each of his public appearances creates collective hysteria.
He affirms his “africaness” without being a militant. He is the symbol of tolerance.
Named “Universal Ambassador of Peace” by UNESCO, he was also received in audience by John Paul the second. Since then, he dedicates a great part of his time to his foundation and to campaigns against AIDS and discriminations.
Werrason’s music, through its modernity, its originality and its rhythm became “ Africa ’s Official Language”. Also thanks to him, Lingala has become the language of the African youth.
His albums are absolute references and his concerts, astounding shows during which no other choice is given to the spectators but to dance.
