Manu Chao

Manu Chao (born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961), is a French singer of Spanish roots (Basque and Galician). He sings in French, Spanish, English, Italian, Galician, Arabic and Portuguese and occasionally in other languages. Chao began his musical career in Paris, busking and playing with groups such as Hot Pants and Los Carayos, which combined a variety of languages and musical styles. With friends and his brother Antoine Chao, h... More

Date of birth:

  • Jun 21, 1961

Date of death:

  • Jun 21, 1961

Place of birth:

Place Musical Career Began:

Also known as:

  • Manuchao,
  • José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao,
  • Oscar Tramor,
  • Chao, Manu

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Nominated work Notes/Description
  • 2006
  • Princesas

Goya Award for Best Original Song Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award Winning work Notes/Description
  • 2006
  • Princesas

Goya Award for Best Original Song Winners

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