Manu Chao

Distinguished Lecture Series on Latin American Arts and Culture - Manu Chao

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Oct. 18, 2010: USC Annenberg Distinguished Lecture Series on Latin American Arts and Culture presents: A Conversation with Manu Chao The USC Annenberg Distinguished Lecture Series on Latin American Arts and Culture is pleased to welcome world-renowned musician Manu Chao for an evening of conversation about music, politics and global awareness. The Paris-born, Barcelona-dwelling artist of Spanish descent finds inspiration in street culture and local bar scenes from around the world, and has long collaborated with musicians from throughout the Americas. He has been described as "the ringmaster of a multicultural, cross-generational, genre-busting circus that can whip tens of thousands of people into a frenzy even if they don't speak the same language." Chao, who first started making music in the 1980s as the leader of highly influential band Mano Negra, has remained true to his anti-establishment principles and continues to mix music and politics. His lyrics on such acclaimed albums as La Radiolina, Próxima Estación: Esperanza, and Clandestino highlight issues such as immigration, corruption, drugs and poverty and he continues to perform at events that promote anti-globalization efforts. The acclaimed musician will be joined in conversation by Professor Josh Kun and will discuss his music, politics and more. This event is presented in association with USC Spectrum and the USC Mexican American Alumni Association. For more on Manu Chao: http://www.manuchao.net/ For more on Josh Kun: http://annenberg.usc.edu/Faculty/Communication%20and%20Journalism/KunJ.aspx For more on the event: http://annenberg.usc.edu/News%20and%20Events/News/101019ManuChao.aspx