KANEKA GUREJELE .. " Watolea "

A freedom song from the heart of the South Pacific. New Caledonia is a Melanesian Island under French Colonial rule. The local Kanak band, Gurejele wrote this song "Watolea" which means Flag, in condemnation of colonial rule. "He arrived like a thief. His flag was blue, white and red. And he jus...t proclaimed. That this country would be his forever." At least New Caledonians have not been denied their Right to Self Determination as an independence referendum is due to be held between 2014 and 2019. One day Melanesia will finally be free from colonialism.