Manu Chao (born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on 21 June 1961 in Paris, France) is a singer of French and Spanish (Basque, Galician) origin.
Heavily influenced by the UK rock sce...read more on Last.fm →
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Jason Grishkoff
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Sep 11, 2015
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I've been in Paris for almost two weeks, and the French language is running deep in my veins.
Besides speaking the language as much as I can, I've also been diving deep into whatever French music I have on hand. And one such act that hits the spot *...
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Jason Grishkoff
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May 19, 2013
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Manu Chao has, without a doubt, crafted two of my favorite albums ever: Clandestino (1998) and Próxima Estación: Esperanza (2001). Unfortunately, with the exception of his amazingly-produced album for Amadou & Mariam, all subsequent releases ha...
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Elizabeth Walker
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Mar 22, 2012
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If you don't know Yolanda Be Cool by name, you sure as hell will know them by three little words: speak no Americano. 2010 found every single speaker in the world bumping the Australian duo's overly infectious single with absolutely no shame. On repe...
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Jason Grishkoff
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Jul 8, 2010
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This is one of those songs that halfway through, you stop and ask who it is. Manu Chao sings in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, English, which he mixes with Salsa, Reggae, Ska, Rock and Punk - The Clash are one of his biggest influences. His par...
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