The band was formed from the fusion of 2 smallers bands, the Hot Pants and the Casse-pieds.
Mano Negra mixed a number of styles: straight rock (with a lead guitar), latin music (with a brass section), punk (influenced by The Clash). Their songs often mixed French, Spanish and English lyrics.
Frontman Manu Chao later reappeared as as the lead in Radio Bemba Sound System to record their eponymous 2002 live album. He has also released four solo albums, Clandestino and Proxima Estacion: Esperanza in 1998 and 2002,Siberie M'Etait Conteee in 2005 and La Radiolina in 2007.
Former band member Tom Darnal was one of the founders of the band P18
About name
La Mano Negra ("The Black Hand") was a supposed anarchist organization in Andalucía, Spain, accused of many terrorist acts. Although, in latter studies, its existence was found unlikely and was probably an excuse used by the government under Sagasta to oppress anarchist activity in southern Spain.
Sidi h'bibi
Mano Negra Lyrics
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Sidi h'bibi ahoua
Massah'rini ahoua
Lam'hazbini ahoua
Oua h'bibi malou oun'sani
Haïli haïli sidi h'bibi faïn houa
Ana m'rid ana m'rid Hata m'rid mabia
Haïli haïli sidi h'bibi faïn houa
Ijini oua ijini oua ijini bah'ma
Haïli haïli sidi h'bibi faïn houa
Sidi h'bibi ahoua
Massah'rini ahoua
Lam'hazbini ahoua
Oua h'bibi malou oun'sani
Haïli haïli sidi h'bibi faïn houa
The lyrics of Mano Negra's "Sidi h'bibi" are in Arabic and French and create an atmosphere that is both upbeat and contemplative. The song speaks about a man named Sidi h'bibi who is seen as a spiritual guide or mentor. The opening lines, "Haïli haïli sidi h'bibi faïn houa/Sidi h'bibi ahoua/Massah'rini ahoua/Lam'hazbini ahoua/Oua h'bibi malou oun'sani" could be interpreted as a plea to the spiritual leader to help the singer overcome their pain and suffering. In this sense, Sidi h'bibi is seen as a comforting figure, providing guidance and a sense of hope.
Later in the song, the lines "Ana m'rid ana m'rid Hata m'rid mabia/Ijini oua ijini oua ijini bah'ma" suggest that the singer is sick and has been unable to find a cure. The repetition of the word "ana m'rid" emphasizes the desperation of the singer's situation. The words "ijini oua ijini oua ijini bah'ma" could be interpreted as a plea for Sidi h'bibi to come and perform a healing ritual.
Overall, the song speaks to the power of spirituality and community in helping individuals overcome personal struggles. The mix of French and Arabic languages used in the song is a reflection of the blend of cultures that is present in Mano Negra's music.
Line by Line Meaning
Haïli haïli sidi h'bibi faïn houa
Oh my, oh my, Sidi H'bibi, where is he?
Sidi h'bibi ahoua
Sidi H'bibi is my love
Massah'rini ahoua
Don't accuse me of anything
Lam'hazbini ahoua
I didn't do anything wrong
Oua h'bibi malou oun'sani
And my love, where is he taking me?
Ana m'rid ana m'rid Hata m'rid mabia
I'm sick, I'm sick, until I'm not sick anymore
Ijini oua ijini oua ijini bah'ma
Come to me, come to me, come any time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTOINE CHAO, JOSE MANUEL CHAO, OLIVIER DAHAN, PIERRE PAUL JEA GAUTHE, SANTIAGO IGNACI CASARIEGO, THOMAS DARNAL
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@guscalavera1985
¿Cariño mio, dónde estas?
estás ahí cariño, estoy cautivado, Él está aquí y está allà
Es él, el que me hace sufrir, Él está allá, y está aquí
amor mio ¿por qué te has olvidado de mí?
Cariño mio ¿donde estas?
Estoy desesperado, estoy enfermo de tristeza
Cariño mio ¿donde estas?
Ven a verme, trae tu gracia
Cariño mio ¿donde estas?
estás ahí cariño, estoy cautivado
Es él, el que me hace sufrir, Él está allá, y está aquí
Cariño ¿por que te has olvidado de mi?
@malegria9641
Le tambourinage du Garbancito c’est juste incroyable !!!
@dimamaghreb91
Vive la chanson marocaine 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦❤️❤️❤️
@davidcs7954
😎🤌🏻..... 🇲🇽🤝🏻🇲🇦
@Lily-uz1dh
belle époque merci la Mano☺
@joselopez600
Tengo 52 años y escucho mano negra desde los 14 años
@malegria9641
Tengo 16 años y yo he escuchado mano negra y manu chao toda mi vida! Punk y reggae pa siempre✌️✌️
@virginiamiller4890
First heard when it came off the shelf oh so long ago. Love the song, love the album!
@chokschoks9916
No puedeo evitar las ganas de bailar como poseída cada que oigo este temazo 😅
@drickgg6656
¡Igual! ¡Iguanas! Desde los años 90.🎉
@ElMalaMadre
Wa wa wa wa