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Mano Negra

Musical Group

Mano Negra was a French multi-ethnic band led by Manu Chao, active from 1987 to 1995, known for creating the "patchanka" sound: an eclectic fusion of punk, ska, reggae and various world music influences and for explosive live shows.

Formed in Paris and fronted by Manu Chao (a Franco-Spanish artist), the group mixed multiple languages in its lyrics and toured widely; key albums include Patchanka (1988), Puta's Fever (1989) and Casa Babylon. Their live energy and cross-cultural blend are frequently highlighted in contemporary reviews and documentary/DVD releases.

Mano Negra are praised for an explosive, genre-mixing sound that fuses punk, ska, reggae and Latin/world influences. Reviews highlight Patchanka, Puta's Fever and Casa Babylon and the band’s ferocious live performances. The group is celebrated for its energy, eclecticism and political/social engagement.

For:Fans of punk, ska, reggae and eclectic world-music fusions; listeners who enjoy energetic live performances and politically minded lyrics.

 They sound like monkeys!

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 this double DVD is released, which succinctly encapsulates the incredible story of the polyethnic band

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 a band that drew its name from an Andalusian anarchist body, Mano Negra, became one of the greatest Mediterranean rock groups

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 Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-mano negra!

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