Name: Radio Bemba Sound System
Brand: Manu Chao

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BEC 5161611

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

2LP + CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2013-11-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060281616111

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Manu Chao

Genre US

South American - Latin

Label US

BECAUSE MUSIC (FRANCE)

Manu Chao is a French singer/songwriter, born on June 21st, 1961 in Paris to Spanish parents. With his unique blend of genres including reggae, ska, punk rock, and Latin American music, he has become an influential figure in the global music scene.
Known for his energetic performances and socially conscious lyrics, *Manu Chao* has captivated audiences worldwide. His music reflects his multicultural background and addresses themes such as immigration, globalization, and social injustice.
Inspired by artists like *Mano Negra*, *Sergent Garcia*, and *Buena Vista Social Club*, Manu Chao's sound is characterized by its infectious rhythms and catchy melodies. He has collaborated with various musicians throughout his career and continues to push boundaries with his innovative approach to music.

a 74 minute live album of pure energy recorded at the grande halles de la villette in paris. anyone who's caught manu chao and his band radio bemba sound system at one of their live gigs will testify that the parisian troubadour sure knows how to throw a party. this live album draws on reggae, salsa and latin pop classics from chao's first two excellent solo albums ('clandestino' and 'proxima estacion : esperanza') and joyous gems from his time leading the more punk tinged mano negra. while the styles vary as often as the languages (chao flits from spanish to english to french as he translates his life as a global nomad into his music), the common thread is a sense of vitality and hope. from the uplifting reggae of 'bienvenida a tijuana' to the african pop and salsa of 'casa babylon', chao is the pied piper of multiculturalism, leading his crowd on a (literally) merry dance. and it's the crowd that really makes these 29 tracks come into their own. you can almost picture the mob waving, cheering, blowing whistles, shouting into megaphones and generally having the wildest time this side of rio mardi gras. this is a great flashback for those harking after chao live and a perfect introduction to his excellence for recent converts.

Radio Bemba Sound System

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