Tropika presents Manu Chao Acoustic

Manu will perform an acoustic live set in Singapore during two separate events taking place on April 07 and 09, 2023 at the historical Haw Par Villa courtyard.

Performing alongside Manu will be local collectives, Sonido Singapura’s u~ta and Yusuke with Beatroot’s Anand and MOON. Tropika’s founder Ramesh and dub, drum n bass pioneer Submerge will be on deck duties too.

Manu Chao shares the same ethos as Tropika; a belief that regardless of language, location, race and religion, everybody should be entitled equal access to health, well-being and opportunity. Together with Manu, Tropika has decided to try to keep the ticket pricing fair for everyone.

MANU CHAO – SHORT BIO

Manu Chao is a French/ Spanish rock, reggae, punk and ska artist; well-known in the Paris alternative music scene before his international success with the band Mano Negra (1988-95).

Manu pioneered the Latin alternative movement in the ’80s and in his later work he cut cross-cultural styles and geographic boundaries. He sings in a number of languages: French, as well as in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Galician and Wolof. His musical influences include rock, salsa, reggae, ska, the lyrical French style chanson and Algerian folk music. In addition to singing and playing guitar, Manu Chao is also a record producer.

Known for combining several languages and musical styles, Manu is one of the world’s largest selling artists. Much of his lyrics are about global political and social issues, but also about love, world’s lifestyles and music.

Till today he remains one of the most elusive stars to be seen busking in a local bar or playing at squats as often as any high-profile gigs.