After 17 years, Manu Chao returns with his first full-length solo studio album, Viva Tu. The record showcases his signature genre-blending style, weaving together rock, reggae, Latin rhythms, folk, and world music into a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly expansive. Featuring guest appearances from Willie Nelson and Laeti, the album reaffirms Chao's reputation as a boundary-crossing, intercontinental artist with wide-ranging appeal.
Viva Tu is a rich and adventurous listen, highlighted by the swampy, harmonica-drenched blues of "Heaven's Bad Day" alongside Willie Nelson, and the acoustic warmth of "La Couleur du Temps." Throughout the album, Chao weaves together languages, cultures, and musical traditions with the playful, mischievous energy that has long defined his work. For fans who have waited nearly two decades for new material, this release is a deeply satisfying return.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Because Music
- Genre: Rock, Reggae, Latin, Soul & Funk, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 09/19/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Vecinos En El Mar
A2. La Couleur Du Temps
A3. River Why
A4. Viva Tu
A5. Heaven's Bad Day
A6. Tu Te Vas
A7. Coraçao No Mar
B1. Cuatro Calles
B2. La Colilla
B3. Sao Paulo Motoboy
B4. Tom Et Lola
B5. Lonely Night
B6. Tantas Tierras
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