Radio Bemba Sound System

about this album

Radio Bemba Sound System is a live album by Manu Chao that was released in 2002. It is the accompanying CD to the performer's live DVD Babylonia en Guagua, filmed over two nights (4–5 September) in 2001 during the tour for Proxima Estacion: Esperanza. Many of the songs found on Radio Bemba Sound System, such as "Machine Gun", "Peligro","Mala Vida","King Kong Five" and "The Monkey", are songs originally recorded by Manu Chao's previous band, Mano Negra. However the arrangements performed with Radio Bemba Sound System are more reggae-, ska-, and rock-oriented. Personnel Radio Bemba Sound System is also the name of Manu Chao's backing band, named for the communication system used in the Sierra Maestra by the Castro-and-Guevara-led rebels in the Cuban Revolution. Vocals and rhythm guitar – Manu Chao Lead guitar – Madjid Fahem Bass guitar – Gambeat Drum kit – David Bourgnion Percussion – Gerrard Keyboards – Julio Vocals – Bidji a.k.a. Lyricson Trumpet – Roy Paci Trombone – Gianni Accordion – B-Roy User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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