Manu Chao is making a comeback. The Franco-Spanish singer has revealed his first studio album since 2007 “La Radiolina”. The next album “Viva Tu” will be released on September 20. The upcoming project is said to be “inspired by his travels and people’s daily lives” and will include songs in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English.
During the last years, Manu Chao worked with Sofia Kourtesis, Bomba Estéreo and others. His new album has guest appearances from Willie Nelson in “Heaven’s Day” and French singer Laet in “Tu Te Vas”..
The New Album Is Going To Be A Bop
Chao released the album’s second single, “São Paulo Motoboy,” just a month after debuting the title track in May. According to the press release, the song is described as “brotherly tribute to all the couriers in São Paulo who risk their lives daily while navigating the vast metropolis on their two-wheelers.”
The project, its singles and corresponding music videos also address global issues and activism. The video “São Paulo Motoboy” contains an attractive documentary that describes the daily life of a “motoboy” in São Paulo.
Check out the track list for the upcoming LP:
Vecinos En El Mar
La Couleur du Temps
River Why
Viva Tu
Heaven’s Bad Day feat. Willie Nelson
Tu Te Vas feat. Laeti
Coração No Mar
Cuatro Calles
La Colilla
São Paulo Motoboy
Tom et Lola
Lonely Night
Tantas Tierra
What Is Manu Chao Upto Recently?
Chao’s last full-length album, La Radiolina, was released seven years ago. Despite this, he remained active, collaborating in projects with Bomba Estéreo, Rumbakana, Charlart58, Carlangas, Dani Lança and Calypso Rose, among others. He is currently on a world tour scheduled to perform in Spain, Italy and France through September.
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