World Music: Manu Chao, "Clandestino" (Spain/France) One of Manu Chao's first huge hits was "Clandestino", a song that introduced the world to his songwriting style: the simplest of structures, a melody that is instantly singable, and a cryptically political stance. Chao has been packing stadiums...
World Music: Manu Chao, "Mr. Bobby" (France/Spain) From his packed live show at the Bayonne Arena in France, comes one of Chao's best songs, this soulful reggae tribute to the late great Bob Marley. Although his song implicitly acknowledges a recognition of Marley's message, Chao seems...
Music Video Block: In Performance #10 A variety show: Tummel rocks the house with their own take on bhangra, Manu Chao sings his huge hit "Clandestino," Paula Lima croones a Brazilian classic, Väsen gives us a history lesson, and Urna sings an ode to the Mongolian...
Music Video Block: Dancin' #2 There are lots of catchy beats in this one, starting with Sona Mohapatra and some swinging bhangra, followed by Hard Kaur RAP-sodizing about Bollywood, then over to Namavao, Marina and the Magic Powers for some homespun pleasures. Next we get...
