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Manu Chao

Punk Troubadour Manu Chao Returns After 17 Years
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Punk Troubadour Manu Chao Returns After 17 Years

By
Luis Aguasvivas
/ 25 September 2024

Latin alternative artist Manu Chao sings for a better future on his first album in 17 years, Viva Tu. This music is meant to be lived with.

The DNC Misses a Beat: A Political History of Migration through Latinx Pop Songs
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The DNC Misses a Beat: A Political History of Migration through Latinx Pop Songs

By
Kevin Anzzolin
/ 10 September 2024

What should we understand as the connection between politics, people, and places? Can Latinx pop songs be trusted to represent us?

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Austin City Limits: Sunday 18 September 2011

By
Eddie Ciminelli
/ 27 October 2011
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Manu Chao: 5 September 2011 – New York

By
Thomas Hauner
/ 19 September 2011
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SMOD: SMOD

By
David Maine
/ 24 October 2010
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Ottawa Bluesfest Days 3-5 feat. Femi Kuti, Michael Franti, Manu Chao, Leo Kottke, and White Stripes

By
PopMatters Staff
/ 31 July 2007
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Manu Chao

By
Diane Hightower
/ 2 July 2007
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Manu Chao

By
PopMatters Staff
/ 25 August 2006

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