U2’s new album features duet between Bono and Dolly Parton

The 12-track album marks U2’s first collection of new material since 2017 and arrives as the band celebrates 50 years
Carnaval De Luz is the band’s first album of new material since Songs Of Surrender (2017). File picture: Anton Corbijn

Carnaval De Luz is the band’s first album of new material since Songs Of Surrender (2017). File picture: Anton Corbijn

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Sean O'Grady

U2’s new album features a duet between Bono and Dolly Parton.

The rocker and the country music star sing together on Torn, which is described as a song about broken family ties.

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