Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons

"'" (), known also as "'" (, is the national anthem of Senegal. It was adopted in 1960.
Development.
The lyrics were written by Léopold Sédar Senghor, who became Senegal's first president. The music is composed by the French composer , who also composed the national anthem of the Central African Republic, "". The kora (a type of harp) and balafon (wooden xylophone) are Senegalese musical instruments.