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Manu Chao

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Manu Chao artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music

Interviews & Profiles

Manu Chao onstage in Cuba in 2009.

September 8, 2011 The icon stops by to discuss his music, his travels, his politics and of course...soccer.

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Discover Songs

WEXT's Latin Alternative

November 8, 2010 Listen to a stream of rock, funk and hip-hop, curated by The Latin Alternative host Josh Norek.

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December 12, 2007 KUT music director Jeff McCord picks the 10 songs whose company he most enjoyed.

September 6, 2007 The best yet from The New Pornographers; Brilliant new art-pop by Bishop Allen; Surprises from n...

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March 1, 2000 George Pelecis, a string quartet tribute to REM, Manu Chao, NewGrange, variations on the All Thi...

News

The members of the NYC rock band Outernational wear their hearts on their sleeves when it comes to immigration issues.

July 4, 2012 The Alt.Latino hosts share music that misses home and treks dangerous terrain to make a new one.

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Reviews

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November 13, 2008 Latino USA's Betto Arcos reviews his picks from this year's Latin Grammy Awards nominees.

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More Stories

Students give carnations to riot police at Bogota's main square Plaza de Bolivar during a Nov. 10, 2011 demonstration against an education reform bill.

December 21, 2011 This week's episode features artists who denounce social injustice.

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Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

November 17, 2010 Guest DJ Josh Norek puts together a list of essential Latin Alternative/Rock en Español songs.

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Manu Chao

July 1, 2010 From Bolivia to Spain, hear six songs about immigration chosen by Alt.Latino.

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Wye Oak

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Radiolina

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  • Album: Radiolina
  • Artist: Manu Chao
  • Label: Nacional MNF Brasil
  • Released: 2007
 

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  • Album: Banda Larga Cordel
  • Artist: Gilberto Gil
  • Label: Warner Music Latina
  • Released: 2008
 

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  • Album: Live at the Village Vanguard
  • Artist: Bebo Valdes/Javier Colina
  • Label: Sony BMG
  • Released: 2007
 

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  • Album: Fiesta
  • Artist: Gustavo Dudamel
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Released: 2008