Manu Chao

Manu Chao is a French-born singer-songwriter and musician of Spanish heritage, known for leading the band Mano Negra before pursuing a solo career that mixes rock, punk, reggae, ska, Latin and other global styles. His work often blends multiple languages and simple, rhythmic arrangements, with lyrics addressing migration, social issues and everyday life, and he is associated with a nomadic, DIY approach to recording and touring.