Baionarena cover

Baionarena

Manu Chao · 2009

135 min · 37 tracks · reggae · ska

A vibrant tapestry of global rhythms, merging reggae, ska, and Latin influences with a spirited, rebellious ethos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant energy for celebrations
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • playful rhythms for dancing
  • immersive soundscapes for exploration
  • spirited anthems for group listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, quick tracks
  • prefer consistent, predictable pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2009, Manu Chao was experiencing a period of international acclaim following the success of his previous albums like 'Próxima Estación: Esperanza'. 'Baionarena' served as a live album which showcased his dynamic performance style and solidified his status as a major figure in world music. This release came after several years of touring and marked a continuation of his commitment to social and political themes through music.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Panik, Panik 4:56
  • 2 El Hoyo 5:38
  • 3 Peligro 4:09
  • 4 Casa Babylon 3:24
  • 5 Tumba 0:52
  • 6 Mr. Bobby 6:24
  • 7 La Primavera 8:15
  • 8 Radio Bemba 1:01
  • 9 Bienvenida a Tijuana 2:09
  • 10 El Viento 4:57
  • 11 The Monkey 2:19
  • 12 Clandestino 3:16
  • 13 Desaparecido 7:02
  • 14 Rumba de Barcelona 5:01
  • 15 La Despedida / Mentira 4:24

Disc 2

  • 1 Rainin' In Paradize 3:54
  • 2 A Cosa 3:35
  • 3 La Vacaloca 1:40
  • 4 Hamburger Fields / Merry Blues 4:47
  • 5 Tristeza Maleza 3:46
  • 6 Dia Luna, Dia Pena 5:05
  • 7 Machine Gun 4:22
  • 8 Volver, Volver 3:17
  • 9 Radio Bemba / Eldorado 1997 2:32
  • 10 Mala Vida 3:29
  • 11 Sidi H'bibi 3:24
  • 12 Radio Bemba 0:36
  • 13 Forzando Maquina / Mr. Bobby 7:16
  • 14 Me Quedo Contigo (Si Me Das Elegir) 4:48
  • 15 La Vida Tombola 6:28
  • 16 L'hiver est là 4:54
  • 17 Crèv' la vie 4:22
  • 18 Pinocchio (Viaggio In Groppa Al Tonno) 3:29

Disc 3

  • 1 Live in Bayonne - 7/30/08 (5.1+ stéréo)
  • 2 Clips Radiolina
  • 3 Photorama
  • 4 Bonus

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata