Manu Chao, full name Jose-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao, performer, guitarist, songwriter, leader and co-founder of the band Mano Negra, was born on June 21, 1961. Manu Chao performs compositions in different languages, in particular English, French, Portuguese, Galician and Spanish, in the style of Latin American songs of the fatal direction. Until 1987, he performed in the band Le Hots Pants. At the age of 27, Manu, together with his brother Antoine, organized the band “Mano Negra”, which became famous
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Manu Chao, full name Jose-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao, performer, guitarist, songwriter, leader and co-founder of the band Mano Negra, was born on June 21, 1961. Manu Chao performs compositions in different languages, in particular English, French, Portuguese, Galician and Spanish, in the style of Latin American songs of the fatal direction.
Until 1987, he performed in the band Le Hots Pants. At the age of 27, Manu, together with his brother Antoine, organized the band “Mano Negra”, which became famous in France for openly political songs. In 1995, Manu disbanded Mano Negra and began a solo career, the musical accompaniment of his performances is provided by the team “Radio Bemba Sound System”. The first truly commercial success is the song “Bongo Bong”, which is included in the debut album of 1998 “Clandestino”. Three years later, he recorded the album Proxima Estacion: Esperanza. Both albums go platinum. The themes of the songs are quite diverse - from political to social issues, plus - about life and love. At this time, the musician begins to be interested in the work of young beginners, providing them with material support.
In 2002, Manu Chao was awarded the MTV Europe Music Awards. The musician goes on tour, during which he visits many European countries, including Russia, where he holds several concerts in the crowded Moscow “Green Theater”, as well as in St. Petersburg “Jubilein”, where he performs the songs “Me Gustas Tu”, “Clandestino” and “King of Bongo”. Upon his return from a tour, Manu Chao worked on the album Radio Bemba Sound System, released the same year.
In 2008, Manu Chao wrote music for a movie.
directed by Emir Kusturitsa It's called "Maradona."
Discography
1998 - Clandestino
2001 - Proxima Estacion: Esperanza
2002 - Radio Bemba Sound System
2004 - Siberie m'etait conteee
2007 - La Radiolina
2009 - Baionarena