A Less Punky Manu: Kad Achouri and "Mi Negra"

Kad Achouri is the performer of our random tune for today, called Mi Negra. A London-based musician, Kad Achouri is of Spanish-Algerian ancestry and his music falls somewhere between Mediterranean traditional music, French chanson, jazz, and hip hop - in fact he has been compared to a hip hop Manu Chao. Initially deciding between music and professional tennis, he chose music and gained traction in the industry after Natacha Atlas recorded three of his songs in 2001, which led to the recording of his first solo album. He continues to perform as well as produce albums for other musicians. Mi Negra can be found on his 2002 debut album Liberté, as well as the 2004 various artists compilation Putumayo Presents: Nuevo Latino.

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Source: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kad-achouri-mn0000293849