As mentioned in this space yesterday, the new Manu Chao single, "Rainin in Paradize" is out. It's smokin' -- much more in the all-out rock-out style of his live shows (as captured on Radio Bemba Sound System the live CD from a couple of years ago) or of Mano Negra even. Check it out for yrself at the official site. You can download the song, check out the video, see tour dates. Speaking of which, I'll be catching up with the Manu Chao tour in Columbia, MD in just under 2 weeks. I'm really looking forward to this show -- not just Chao but also Thievery Corporation and Bebel Gilberto. Plus DJ sets by Nickodemus, Thunderball and Ursula 1000. It's MC meets ESL w/ bonus mellow Brazilian electronica. Brazilian Girls play on on bunch of tracks on the new Gilberto so I'm wondering if they'll pop up on stage as well.
Here's a big ole interview with Chao. The questions are not the best ever but the answers are interesting. Plus there's links to several videos on YouTube.