# Songs to fight corruption to: CPI 2020 playlist

URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/songs-to-fight-corruption-to-cpi-2020-playlist
Type: Blog
Published: 2021-03-18
Updated: 2023-12-04

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We put together a playlist of one song that we enjoyed from all 180 countries ranked on the 2020 Corruption perceptions Index.

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Posted on: 18 March 2021

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Nothing unites people like good music and a common cause.

Every year, we release the [Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)](https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2020/index/nzl) which ranks countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, according to experts. While this is an important global tool that creates a space to discuss corruption and find solutions to it, and index does not offer us insights into the human or environmental costs of corruption.

Music and other cultural products on the other hand, reflect people’s attitudes towards and experiences of corruption and other social issues. Music can drive a cause and give voice to frustrations and aspirations of people.

Earlier this year, when [Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono posted a free-style song](https://www.africanews.com/2021/02/12/zimbabwean-journalist-corruption-diss-song-demloot-goes-viral//) that criticises state corruption on Twitter, it proved that movements have much to gain from the power of music. The track, called “Dem Loot”, went instantly viral in Zimbabwe and beyond, with others posting their own renditions of the anti-corruption tune.

From Malawi to South Korea, our own anti-corruption music competition, [Fair Play](https://www.anticorruptionmusic.org/winners), has also given musicians who campaign for social justice and anti-corruption in their country an opportunity to have their voices heard and connect with a global audience.

This year, we set ourselves the task of finding music from every country ranked on the 2020 CPI – and we found some great ones! So, we put together a playlist of one song that we enjoyed from (almost) each country, in the order of the 2020 CPI ranking. The only rule we followed was that the song had to be released in 2020. The playlist that we ended up with is vibrant, diverse and genre-bending. You will hear songs from artists you know and love, and others from artists you ought to know and love – such as the indigenous artist from Brazil singing about how indigenous communities of the Amazon protect forests on the song Guerreiro da Floresta (Forest Warrior). Some Fair Play music winners are also on the playlist.

Here’s five songs as a feeler of what to expect:

## \#1 Denmark

**2020 CPI score: 88/100**

**Listen:** [**Til Banken by Natasja, Tessa & Karen Mukupa**](https://open.spotify.com/track/1MgTtTXj186W8H02cdOcb8)

Although Natasja – the Danish rapper and singer shining on this track – died tragically back in 2007, this new posthumous single released in 2020 shows off her immense talent and flow. Natasja, Tessa and Karen Mukupa sing about standing united and cleaning up the male-dominated music industry on this groovy, reggae-fusion song.

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Don't be fooled by the top 25 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index. They too have their share of corruption challenges.

[CPI 2020: Trouble in the top 25 countries](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/cpi-2020-trouble-in-the-top-25-countries)

## [#63 Belarus](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/cpi-2020-belarus-state-capture-and-grand-corruption-remain-unchecked)

**2020 CPI score: 47/100**

**Listen:** [**Іншымі (Different) by NAVIBAND**](https://open.spotify.com/album/4aE7XTcluMN1CZ0x0LiAib?highlight=spotify:track:0hMHR6s7BKW1kGGoqPFvBF)

NaviBand represented Belarus at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest and became the first ever artists to sing in Belarusian at the platform. Their song Different became one of the symbols of protest by the people of Belarus against the regime of Lukashenko in 2020. With the song’s lyrics going, “Smoke in our eyes, we don’t see any dreams / We will wake up different somewhere in the deep,” it’s not hard to see why the people of Belarus found comfort in the song.

## \#78 China

**2020 CPI score: 42/100**

**Listen:** [**Xiao Juan by Tan Weiwei**](https://open.spotify.com/track/6qlEgkjMbVNAIUbHKl8QLh?si=6c412370835e4afd)

On Xiao Juan, Tan Weiwei calls out domestic and misogynistic violence faced by women in China. Xiao Juan – the Chinese equivalent of Jane Doe - is the name given to female victims of violent crimes in China. The song cries out: "Our names are not Xiao Juan… Know my name, and remember it.” Tan’s heart-wrenching song is even more impressive and memorable given that violence against women remains a taboo topic in the country.

## [#94 Peru](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/perus-bicentennial-elections-are-an-opportunity-to-demand-greater-transparency-accountability-and-integrity)

**2020 CPI score: 38/100**

**Listen:** [**Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón by Susana Baca**](https://open.spotify.com/track/0fuKxflMIjMMOOAKHb0s7A?si=66021b4a95f34d93)

This song has Susana Baca performing a beautiful Acapella cover of the song Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón (I come to offer my heart), originally by Argentine musician Fito Páez. Baca is an essential voice in the revival of Afro-Peruvian music. She also served as the Minister of Culture of Peru in 2011.

## \#174 Sudan / #25 US

**2020 CPI score: 16/100 (Sudan) / 67/100 (US)**

**Listen:** [**umbrellar by Dua Saleh**](https://open.spotify.com/track/6uvyAB8QVGX8vfIMLcsDfl)

Dua Saleh’s genre-defying umbrellar is what we hope music sounds like in the future. The queer Sudanese-American artist, musician and actor who burst onto the music scene in 2018 shines on this dreamy song.

Listen to the full playlist with over a 100 songs here: [Corruption Perceptions Index 2020 Playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uowWnZbQ2f38BWfVycUvu?si=ce611e5d3a4344e5)

Is your country missing a song? Which song from your country would you have included? Let us know on Twitter at [@anticorruption](https://twitter.com/anticorruption) with #CPI2020!

See the full list of the songs we selected from each country here:

1. Denmark. Natasja, Tessa & Karen Mukupa - Til Banken
2. New Zealand. Randa - Heatwave
3. Finland. Jesse Markin - Treat
4. Singapore. Jasmine Sokko - Mess
5. Sweden. Robyn - Impact
6. Switzerland. Loredana - Checka
7. Norway. Lil Halima - Glue
8. Netherlands. Bilal Wahib - Tigers
9. Germany. Wolken - Oehl
10. Luxembourg. Sun Glitters & Drop the Gun - It's Alright
11. Australia. Troye Sivan - Easy
12. Canada. PartyNextDoor - Loyal (feat. Drake)
13. Hong Kong. Room307 - 背山望海
14. United Kingdom. Dua Lipa - Physical
15. Austria. Dacid Go8lin - Flieg
16. Belgium. Blanche - Fences
17. Estonia. Maria Minerva - Apology
18. Iceland. Daði Freyr - Think About Things
19. Japan. Lucky Kilimanjaro - 夜とシンセサイザー
20. Ireland. Denise Chaila - Anseo
21. United Arab Emirates. Hussain Aljassmi - Bel Bont El3areedh
22. Uruguay. Niña Lobo - Fin de Año
23. France. Christine and the Queens - People I've Been Sad
24. Bhutan. / No song
25. Chile. Mon Laferte & Vivir Quintana - Canción Sin Miedo
26. United States of America. Anderson .Paak - Lockdown
27. Seychelles. Elijah ft. Linzy Bacbotte - Ou Menm Sa Enn
28. Taiwan. Elephant Gym - 敬啟者 (Dear Humans)
29. Barbados. Krisirie - Return to love
30. Bahamas. Perro Grande ft Various Artists - One World
31. Qatar. Fahad Al Kubaisi - Joraat Hob
32. Spain. Chica Sobresalto - Fusión del Nucleo
33. Korea, South. Monsta X - Love Killa
34. Portugal. Filipe Sambado - Jóia da rotina
35. Botswana. Mpho Sebina - Moya
36. Brunei Darussalam. / No song
37. Israel. Eden Alene - Feker Libi
38. Lithuania. The Roop - On Fire
39. Slovenia. Senidah – Viva Mahalla
40. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. / No song
41. Cabo Verde. Soraia Ramos ft Calema - O Nosso Amor
42. Costa Rica. Debi Nova - 3:33
43. Cyprus. Konstantinos Christoforou - Diskola Ta Pragmata
44. Latvia. Triānas Parks - Vientuļa Sala
45. Georgia. MokuMoku - Lyre
46. Poland. Bovska - Leżałam
47. Saint Lucia. / No song
48. Dominica. / No song
49. Czechia. Calin - Růže
50. Oman. Salah Al Zadjali - Leish Ahebak
51. Rwanda. Bushali ft Ariel Wayz - Umwali
52. Grenada. / No song
53. Italy. Madame - sentimi
54. Malta. Destiny Chukunyere - All of my love
55. Mauritius. Yvette Dantier - La Clef Mo Leker
56. Saudi Arabia. Waed - Afkr Sah
57. Malaysia. Alextbh - Moments
58. Namibia. Sunny Boy - Young wild and free
59. Greece. Saske ft Beyond - NANA
60. Armenia. Ladaniva - Kef Chilini
61. Jordan. مطروح - Autostrad
62. Slovakia. Fallgrapp - Keď Padal Sneh
63. Belarus. NAVIBAND - Iншымi (Different)
64. Croatia. / No song
65. Cuba. Orishas, Breatriz Luengo, Ara Malikian - Ámame Como Soy
66. Sao Tome and Principe. Calema - Te Amo
67. Montenegro
68. Senegal. Wally B. Seck - Let them Grow Up
69. Bulgaria. / No song
70. Hungary. Carson Coma - Truman show
71. Jamaica. Lila Iké - Where I'm Coming From
72. Romania. Cosima - Ploaia
73. South Africa. Master KG - Jerusalema (feat. Nomcebo Zikode)
74. Tunisia. Kaso - Mchew
75. Ghana. Kidi - Say Cheese
76. Maldives. / No song
77. Vanuatu. / No song
78. Argentina. Nathy Peluso - Buenos Aires
79. Bahrain. Ahmad Al Harmi - Khasarat Waqtna
80. China. Tan Weiwei - 小娟 ( 化名 )
81. Kuwait. Nawal - Kan Ya Makan
82. Solomon Islands. / No song
83. Benin. Diyo (feat. Omawumi) - Sessimè
84. Guyana. / No song
85. Lesotho. Sents'o - Kea Morata
86. Burkina Faso. Fadeen ft Wendy - J'ai Pas Le Temps
87. India. Prakti - Words
88. Morocco. Manal - Niya
89. Timor-Leste. / No song
90. Trinidad and Tobago. Jimmy October, Kes - Magic
91. Turkey. Altın Gün - Ordunun Dereleri
92. Colombia. Esteman & Danielan Spalla - Te Alejas Más de Mi
93. Ecuador. Hansel Green - Milkshake
94. Brazil. Kunumi MC - Guerreiro da Floresta (Forest Warrior)
95. Ethiopia. Zebiba Girma - Yamal Qenew
96. Kazakhstan. Moldanazar - Jylytty Meni (Doomx Remix)
97. Peru. Susana Baca - Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón
98. Serbia. / No song
99. Sri Lanka. / No song
100. Suriname. / No song
101. Tanzania. Diamond Platnumz - Jeje
102. Gambia. Jizzle - Work & Pray
103. Indonesia. Kai Mata - Where Love Goes
104. Albania. Enca, Don Xhoni - Breakdown
105. Algeria. Souad Massi - Oumniya
106. Côte d'Ivoire. Josey - Espoir
107. El Salvador. / No song
108. Kosovo. Capital T - S'Kthehna (Anso Remix)
109. Thailand. URBOYTJ - อยู่ก่อน
110. Vietnam. Vu Cat Tuong - Một Triệu Năm Ánh Sáng
111. Bosnia and Herzegovina
112. Mongolia. / No song
113. North Macedonia. / No song
114. Panama. Neema - La Nave
115. Moldova. Pasha Parfeni - Liber
116. Philippines. Zild - Dila
117. Egypt. Cairokee - Ya Abyad Ya Eswed
118. Eswatini. S-Tone - Come back home
119. Nepal. / No song
120. Sierra Leone. / No song
121. Ukraine. / No song
122. Zambia. Natasha Chansa & Darrel - Show me
123. Niger. / No song
124. Bolivia. Dany Deglein - Mañana vamo a ver
125. Kenya. Nadia Mukami - Jipe
126. Kyrgyzstan. Мирбек Атабеков - Санат Ыры
127. Mexico. Niña Dioz & Hispana - Mezcal
128. Pakistan. RFB - Sitaaray
129. Azerbaijan. Chingiz Mustafayev - Can-Can
130. Gabon. Pamela Badjogo - Respectez-nous
131. Malawi. Faith Mussa - Waiting
132. Mali. Aya Nakamura - Jolie Nana
133. Russia. FACE - Надежда (Hope)
134. Laos. / No song
135. Mauritania. / No song
136. Togo. Juliano featuring Yaovi Kheteti - Hustler
137. Dominican Republic. Rita Indiana - Como un Dragón
138. Guinea. Manamba Kanté - Lamine Guirassy
139. Liberia. Trille - Zombie Dance (feat. Deng)
140. Myanmar. / No song
141. Paraguay. Ivan Zavala - Soltar
142. Angola. Matias Damásio - Luz
143. Djibouti. / No song
144. Papua New Guinea. / No song
145. Uganda. Vinka - Love Panic
146. Bangladesh. Tumi, Ami O Bhor - Nemesis
147. Central African Republic. Ozaguin - Wali
148. Uzbekistan. Munisa Rizaeva - Bo'ldi Yurak
149. Cameroon. TayC - Comme Toi
150. Guatemala. Sara Curruchich - La Siguanaba
151. Iran. Donya ft Anita - Por Hashiyeh
152. Lebanon. Joseph Attieh - Sallou La Beirut
153. Madagascar. Denise - Hiaraka Aminao
154. Mozambique. Messias Maricoa - Aprumar
155. Nigeria. Cill - Tatarata
156. Tajikistan. / No song
157. Honduras. Eduardo Umanzor - Vida Tranquila
158. Zimbabwe. Anita Jaxson - Unonzani (feat. Jah Master)
159. Nicaragua. / No song
160. Cambodia. POLARIX - Follow ma Dance
161. Chad. / No song
162. Comoros. / No song
163. Eritrea. / No song
164. Iraq. Aseel Hameem - الظروف
165. Afghanistan. / No song
166. Burundi. / No song
167. Congo. Young Ace Wayé Paracetamol
168. Guinea Bissau. / No song
169. Turkmenistan. / No song
170. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Percy, Badi, Alesh - Nawe
171. Haiti. / No song
172. Korea, North. / No song
173. Libya. Walid Al Talawy - Rak Fe El Galb
174. Equatorial Guinea. Princesa Demetria - One Ya Ma
175. Sudan. Duah Saleh - umbrellar
176. Venezuela. Arca - Nonbinary
177. Yemen. جميلة سعد - الغربة
178. Syria. Bu Kolthoum - Mamnoun
179. Somalia. Hodan Abdirahman & Cabdi Hani - Jindasho
180. South Sudan. / No song

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