Manu Chao Preps EP, Album, Tours
In anticipation of the release of La Radiolina-- his first studio full-length since 2001's Proxima Estacion: Esperanza-- Manu Chao releases a digital EP containing the album's first single today, July 24.The Rainin in Paradize EP features two versions of the titular single (the second, "Rainin in Paradize (Mario Caldato mix)", is exclusive to iTunes), which are supplemented by two other tracks: "Mama Cuchara" and "Panik Panik".
La Radiolina will follow on September 4 via Nacional/Because .
Between the two releases, Manu Chao will take his touring band, Radio Bemba Sound System, on the road with him for a handful of European dates starting July 30 in Vic-Fezensac, France.
Rainin in Paradize EP:
01 Rainin in Paradize (radio edit)
02 Mama Cuchara
03 Panik Panik
04 Rainin in Paradize (Mario Caldato mix)
Dates:
07-30 Vic-Fezensac, France - Les Arènes (Tempo Latino Festival)
08-02 Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal - Sudoeste Festival
08-04 Vigo, Spain - TBA
08-06 Namur, Belgium - Esperanzah Festival
08-08 Budapest, Hungary - Sziget Festival
08-10 Gothenburg, Sweden - Way Out West Festival
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