Of Beatles and the end of a dream

Glossary of difficult words

Franco - Francois Luambo Makiadi, considered by many to be Africa's greatest musician;

rumba - a rhythmic dance music with Spanish and African elements;

sovereign debt - debt issued by a national government;

awe-inspiring - arousing awe or respect by being impressive, formidable or magnificent;

to teeter - to move or balance unsteadily;

one-hit - having had only one bestselling song.