Pitchfork has an interview with Manu Chao. He talks about his album due in September, La Radiolina, his US tour, and his view of US and world politics.
Manu Chao, one of the biggest music stars in the world, though far less known in the US, just finished a US tour for his new album, La Radiolina. Pitchfork got a hold of him for an interview where he talks about his tour, his new album, and his view of the world. He also touches on the process of making music, the how and the why of choosing a language for a song. Not always easy for someone who speaks several languages, including English, French, Spanish, Portugese, and Arabic. Fortunately for most readers, the interview is in English.
Manu Chao is one of the most talented and interesting performers anywhere in the world today. He doesn't often make it to the US, so hopefully you got to see him. La Radiolina was released in the spring in Europe to much acclaim. It will be released September 4th in the US. The official Manu Chao website has the latest information somewhere in its bewildering array of languages and colorful design.
