http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-4712-manu-chao/topic-rss.do Manu Chao RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23716809-how-the-french-stole-a-march-on-british-music.do 2009-07-08T07:47:58Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23603438-manu-chao-is-reggae-rocker.do Changing the world is a big ask in these cynical times. Top marks, then, to Manu Chao for keeping the flame burning. 2008-12-17T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23551158-the-next-big-thing-calexico.do An American duo - singer and guitarist Joey Burns plus drummer John Convertino - who have spent the past 12 years seeking most of their musical inspiration down Mexico way. 2008-09-04T21:37:19Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23508406-cds-of-the-week.do Beck's new record is worth staying up all night for, Black Kids' time may come and Mike Walker releases a Mancunian masterpiece. 2008-07-04T09:29:33Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23501449-off-the-record.do Björk talks tours and summer festivals and David Smyth tells you everything you need to know about this year's Glastonbury. 2008-06-27T09:41:20Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23498661-summer-festivals-calendar.do Whether you're after stadium-sized rock, all-night DJs or arty boutique bashes, use our handy calendar to plan your summer good times. 2008-06-24T09:35:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23496374-weekend-gig-guide.do The Flaming Lips and Goldfrapp play Lovebox in Victoria Park, Duffy is to put on a show at Somerset House and Chuck Berry comes to town. 2008-06-18T16:15:57Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23489620-juanes-is-colombias-pop-prince.do The vocal power of the hyperappreciative sold-out crowd at Juanes's Apollo concert almost matched the decibel-heavy PA. 2008-06-02T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23488531-get-out-there-20-ways-to-enjoy-the-summer.do This is a golden, sunburned age of outdoor entertainment in London. Get out there. Buy a ticket. Crack open a bottle of something cold. Enjoy. 2008-05-30T08:40:08Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23480958-james-blunt-and-shakin-stevens-head-glastonburys-strangest-and-most-middle-aged-line-up-yet.do Glastonbury's strangest line-up yet has been released early after it was leaked online by the NME. As well as the more traditional rock acts, festival organisers have stunned fans with the surprising inclusion of Shakin' Stevens and James Blunt on the bill 2008-04-28T21:30:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23414888-love-life-and-agit-prop.do Manu Chao might be a pocket-sized performer, but his show at the Brixton Academy proves the artist really knows how to fill a space. 2007-10-02T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23413155-cds-of-the-week.do This week's new CDs include offerings from PJ Harvey, Ian Brown, Joni Mitchell, world music from Manu Chao and jazz from Paul Booth. 2007-09-21T14:15:49Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23406923-off-the-record.do David Smyth discusses free music downloads, the online arrival of Led Zeppelin and the future of the Chemical Brothers. 2007-08-03T11:44:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23397994-marrs-modest-moment.do Sir Elton John and Hillary Clinton, Johnny Marr's reinvigoration, and a new pop release from Moloko's Roisin Murphy are on David Smyth's agenda. 2007-05-25T10:47:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23390919-off-the-record-david-smyth.do David Smyth discusses unorthodox British rapper Stig of the Dump, line-ups for the upcoming festival season and the latest internet music releases. 2007-03-30T14:23:46Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23385828-nigerias-afrobeat-heavyweight-at-his-finest.do The third annual African Soul Rebels tour comes laden with spirit, ideas and a healthy dose of dissent. The colourful, frenetic spectacle bordered on a rally, says Jane Cornwell. 2007-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23379817-the-cultural-highlights-of-2006.do From the triumph of Frost/Nixon to pop divas demanding equal opportunities, and a West End song and dance, our critics reflect on 2006. 2006-12-29T12:41:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23377963-african-roots-and-rock.do It's been a good year for African music and the outstanding line-up at the Roundhouse, featuring Amadou and Mariam, K'Naan and Ba Cissoko, summed the year up. 2006-12-12T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23365762-robbies-gone-hip-hop-happy.do A sneak preview of Robbie Williams' new album reveals that the king of pop has a new direction - and it works, says David Smyth. 2006-09-04T23:00:00Z