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Named in honor of an Andalucian anarchist group, Mano Negra emerged from the same Parisian artists' scene which also gave rise to the like-minded Les Negresses Vertes, drawing equal influence from the punk ethos of the Clash and the multitude of sounds and rhythms endemic to the global music community. Formed in 1986 from the remnants of the neo-rockabilly unit the Hot Pants, Mano Negra essentially consisted of vocalist Manu Chao, his trumpeter brother Tonio and drummer cousin Santiago Casiriego, Spanish natives who fused rock, rap, flamenco and rai to create a heady brew they dubbed "Patchanka", a name derived from a Spanish pejorative for dancehall music. Mano Negra's debut LP, also titled Patchanka, appeared in 1988, scoring the French indie hit "Mala Vida". The record's success led to a contract with Virgin, which in 1989 issued the group's sophomore effort Puta's Fever (Dominican slang for a sexually-transmitted disease caught from a prostitute), increasing the band's visibility abroad as well as establishing them as France's most popular alternative act. While 1991's King Of Bongo attempted to broaden their Anglo fanbase via the inclusion of several English-language tracks, but their focus quickly turned to South America when in 1992 they embarked on the "Cargo Tour", travelling to a series of port cities to perform on a stage built into their ship's hold. Mano Negra returned the following year, this time journeying by rail from Colombia's Caribbean coast to the capital city of Bogotá, giving free concerts at stations en route. Latin influences dominated 1994's Casa Babylon, which proved to be the group's final record; Manu Chao later resurfaced in Radio Bemba, and released his first solo album, Clandestino, in 1998.
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BEC 5676459
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A reissue of Best Of Mano Negra for the first time ever on vinyl. 24 songs -- all their hits: "King Kong Five", "Mala Vida", "Pas Assez De Toi", "Out Of Time Man", "King Of Bongo", "Sidi H'Bibi", "Santa Maradona", "Senor Matenza" -- Mano Negra are the legendary French alternative rock band whose leader was Manu Chao. Singing in French, Spanish, English, and even Arabic. They toured throughout the world and recorded four studio albums: Patchanka, Puta's Fever, King Of Bongo, and Casa Babylon and a live album, In The Hell Of Patchinko, all reissued by Because Music. After their split, Manu Chao started a solo career in 1998 with the classic Clandestino album.
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BEC 5543322
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's Casa Babylon, originally released in 1994. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. Casa Babylon features the tracks "Senor Matanza", "Santa Maradona", "Machine Gun", and more. Includes 20-page booklet.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic.
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BEC 5543318
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's In The Hell Of Patchinko, originally released in 1992. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. Includes 12-page booklet.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic.
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BEC 5543320
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's King Of Bongo, originally released in 1991. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. King Of Bongo features the tracks "Out Of Time Man", "King Of Bongo", "Madame Oscar", and more. Includes 20-page booklet.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic.
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BEC 5543316
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's Patchanka, originally released in 1988. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. Patchanka features the tracks "Mala Vida", "Ronde De Nuit", "Salga La Luna", and more. Includes 12-page booklet.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic.
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BEC 5543314
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's Puta's Fever, originally released in 1989. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. Puta's Fever features the tracks "King Kong Five", "Pas Assez De Toi", "Sidi H'bibi". Includes eight-page booklet.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic.
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BEC 5543323
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's Casa Babylon, originally released in 1994. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. Casa Babylon features the tracks "Senor Matanza", "Santa Maradona", "Machine Gun", and more. Printed sleeve and printed inner-sleeve; Includes CD.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues -- original packages have been strictly reproduced. These albums have been unavailable on vinyl since their first original pressing. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic. Cut from original masters.
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BEC 5543319
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's In The Hell Of Patchinko, originally released in 1992. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. Officially available on vinyl for the first time. Double-LP comes in printed sleeve and printed inner-sleeve; Includes CD.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues -- original packages have been strictly reproduced. These albums have been unavailable on vinyl since their first original pressing. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic. Cut from original masters.
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BEC 5543321
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's King Of Bongo, originally released in 1991. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. King Of Bongo features the tracks "Out Of Time Man", "King Of Bongo", "Madame Oscar", and more. Printed sleeve and printed inner-sleeve; Includes CD.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues -- original packages have been strictly reproduced. These albums have been unavailable on vinyl since their first original pressing. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic. Cut from original masters.
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BEC 5543317
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's Patchanka, originally released in 1988. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. Patchanka features the tracks "Mala Vida", "Ronde De Nuit", "Salga La Luna", and more. Printed sleeve and printed inner-sleeve; Includes CD.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues -- original packages have been strictly reproduced. These albums have been unavailable on vinyl since their first original pressing. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic. Cut from original masters.
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BEC 5543315
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Because Music present a reissue of Mano Negra's Puta's Fever, originally released in 1989. Mano Negra is the legendary first band of French singer Manu Chao. Puta's Fever features the tracks "King Kong Five", "Pas Assez De Toi", "Sidi H'bibi", and more. Printed sleeve and printed inner-sleeve; Includes CD.
Because Music celebrate 2018 as the 30th anniversary of Mano Negra's foundation with five reissues -- original packages have been strictly reproduced. These albums have been unavailable on vinyl since their first original pressing. These five unique albums feature songs in Spanish, French, English, and Arabic. Cut from original masters.
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BEC 5543057
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Because Music present a reissue of Best Of Mano Negra, a "best of" compilation originally released in 1998. With many influences, the musicians of "La Mano" created a peculiar sound, a rock-salsa-raï-reggae-rap cocktail which they baptized "Patchanka". Manu Chao, who wrote lyrics, gives to the Patchanka a more personal definition: "a popular dance with apache lyrics and chorizo spirit". The band started touring across France in October 1987 and rapidly established a solid reputation. A few months later, when the second record Puta's Fever was released in 1989, the success was obvious. Tracks sung in French, Spanish, and Arabic, "Pas Assez De Toi", "King Kong Five", and "Sidi H'Bibi" became immediate hits. After a long live-cruise in 1992 along the South American coasts, Mano Negra went back to France and separated in 1994. It's hard to tell the impact of Mano Negra across French and Spanish speaking countries, with many particular experiences of the people who saw them on their tours. Includes a 16-page booklet.
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