Manu Chao Announces First Album in 17 Years, Shares Video for New Song: Watch

The French Spanish singer returns in September with Viva Tu, his first studio album since 2007’s La Radiolina
Manu Chao
Manu Chao, October 2023 (Moises Saman / Magnum Photos)

Manu Chao is back: The French Spanish singer has announced his first studio album since 2007’s La Radiolina. The new album, Viva Tu, is out September 20. Chao shared the title song last month, and, today, he’s released the new single “São Paulo Motoboy.” Find the new track below.

In recent years, Manu Chao has collaborated with Sofia Kourtesis, Bomba Estéreo, and others. Guests on his new album include Willie Nelson and French singer Laeti.

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Manu Chao: Viva Tu

Viva Tu:

01 Vecinos en el Mar
02 La Couleur du Temps
03 River Why
04 Viva Tu
05 Heaven’s Bad Day [ft. Willie Nelson]
06 Tu Te Vas [ft. Laeti]
07 Coração No Mar
08 Cuatro Calles
09 La Colilla
10 São Paulo Motoboy
11 Tom et Lola
12 Lonely Night
13 Tantas Tierras