Manu Chao in concert in Sicily, on August 20th in Bagheria

Manu Chao, icon of free music, which crosses borders and speaks of peace, love, and brotherhood, is ready to make the Sicilian public sing and dance with a special show, an acoustic set that will make his unforgettable songs resonate under a new dresses in a single Sicilian date announced today for August 20th at the Piccolo Parco Urbano in Bagheria. The concert will take place from 10.00 pm with tickets available on CiaoTickets and TicketOne at a cost of 26 euros.

Manu Chao and the relationship with Italy

The concert, with the opening act of Shakalab, a Sicilian collective formed by Jahmento, Lorrè, Br1 and Marcolizzo and known for its mix of reggae, urban and hip hop sounds, is organized by GoMad Concerti, Puntoeacapo Concerti, Molly Arts Live, I Candelai and Beatfull Extra. From Me Gustas Tu to Bongo bong, passing through the consecration of Clandestino, Desaparecido and Je ne t’aime plus: everyone, young or old, let loose on the notes of the irresistible rhythms of the Spanish-French singer-songwriter, with winks at the rap, reggae and Iberian music. It is no coincidence that Chao has always had a special relationship with Italy, where some of his most memorable shows took place.

Who is Manu Chao

Manu Chao, born José Manuel Arturo Tomás Chao Ortega was born in Paris on June 21, 1961, the son of Spanish immigrants. He interprets folk, reggae and Latin American music. He sings in Spanish, Galician, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Italian, English and Wolof, often mixing multiple languages ​​in the same song. His music is characterized by the confluence of different genres: reggae, punk, ska rock and many others. He clearly and proven a strong influence of the Clash, from a stylistic, musical and ideological point of view.

Manu Chao’s music

His music has undergone many influences: rock and roll, French chanson, Spanish-American salsa, reggae, ska and Algerian raï. These influences stem primarily from his relationships with other immigrants to France, his Spanish origins, and his travels in Mesoamerica as a nomad. The lyrics deal above all with love, immigration, life in the ghettos and often convey a third world message.