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Who sang Mala Vida?

Release date: 30/11/1988

Duration: 02:55

Mano Negra released the song Mala Vida. Date of release: 30/11/1988.

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This song is about how the person singing is mistreated by her other half and how she plans to leave her.

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Mano Negra - Short Biography

- Mano Negra was a French music group active from 1987 to 1994, led by Manu Chao.
- The group was founded in Paris by Chao, his brother Antoine and their cousin Santiago.
- Their songs were mainly in Spanish, English and French, switching from one language to another in the same song.
- They also had a hit song in Arabic.
- They are considered the pioneers of world fusion.

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- "Mala Vida" is the second single by French rock band Mano Negra, appearing on their 1988 debut album Patchanka.
- Written by singer Manu Chao, the song also appeared on a 1984 demo of the same name by Hot Pants, a predecessor of Mano Negra.
- Mala Vida" was one of Mano Negra's first hits and became an essential part of the band's concerts, which was covered by several artists.
- The song has also been performed by Chao as a solo artist; a live performance of the song by Chao was recorded for his 2002 album Radio Bemba Sound System.

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