To start with: covers that are 'better than the original', I don't believe in that. (No, not even in his last days). Of course you have both good and bad. Enter . In 1980 the fourth - and according to many best - album by . And with its influences from funk, African rhythms, and sampling, it is still recognized as a groundbreaking masterpiece. Also by Angelique Kidjo from West African Benin, who
… as the daughter of an actress and dancer came into contact with (Western) music at an early stage. Her version of Remain In Light - with guests including , afrobeat drummer and ( ) - is of course a lot more interesting than that of the American guitar band from 1996. You could even argue that Kidjo's exciting performances of Crosseyed And Painless or Listening Wind meet the 'criticism' that Talking Heads' music was more head-focused than on the heart. But music writers who argue that Kidjo hereby returns that music to the rightful owners, in my opinion, go overboard in cultural correctness. (RME)more