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Inspired by Manu Chao’s latest batch of new songs which includes “Words of Truth”, this week’s Beat Latino selects songs that reflect words of truth, from Chicago’s Esso Afrojam Funkbeat singing about unity, to Watcha Clan’s classic melody about refugees, to crying out and seeking Justice in Lila Down’s anthem. Thoughtful music for troubled times which nevertheless keeps our hearts open and optimistic. Enjoy!
Feature photo: Manu Chao by Catalina Maria Johnson
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uno somos todos | ESSO | ¡ESSO! Afrojam Funkbeat. | Sonic Octopus Recordings | 2015 | 05:29 |
| Words of truth | Manu Chao | -. | – | 2016 | 02:49 |
| Fronteras | Gaby Moreno | Ilusión. | Metamorfosis Enterprises Inc. | 2016 | 03:02 |
| Canción para los refugiados | Mónica Molina, Paco Damas. | Piros/M.Gil | Que a todas las balas se les h | 2015 | 02:44 |
| Los hijos del hambre no tienen | Canteca de macao | Cachai. | WM Spain | 2007 | 04:20 |
| Miren como sonríen | Violeta Parra | Canciones reencotradas en Paris. | Oveja Negra | 2011 | 02:21 |
| If I Was President | Las Cafeteras | New album. | Independent Media | 2014 | 04:13 |
| La Revolución no llegará a tu monitor | Los Corrientes | Sexta etapa. | Los Corrientes | 2014 | 03:09 |
| La Patera | Watcha Clan | Latin Noir. | Piranha | 2013 | 05:41 |
| Pateras | Black Gandhi | Joy. | Black Gandhi Music | 2008 | 04:55 |
| Blues de la Patera | Máscara | Maremagnum Africae. | Nubenegra | 1999 | 04:11 |
| Clandestino | Manu Chao | KCRWSounds Ecléctico. | Radio Bemba / Because Music | 1998 | 02:39 |
| Clandestinos | Puel Kona | Puel Kona. | Kangrejoz Records | 2015 | 03:16 |
| Cantaré | Grupo Bahía | Pacífico Colombiano. | Independiente | 2001 | 05:27 |
| Justicia | Lila Downs | Shake Away. | Manhattan Records | 2008 | 04:28 |