Manu Chao (real name José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao) is a French musician of Spanish descent, born on June 21, 1961. He rose to prominence as the frontman of the band Mano Negra and later launched a successful solo career. His work is a unique fusion of ska, reggae, rock, and Latin American music. Manu Chao performs songs in several languages, including French, Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Among his most famous compositions are "Clandestino" and "Me Gustas Tú" Manu Chao has had a significant influence on the development of multicultural music, fusing various genres and languages.

• Genres: Регги, Ска
• Country: France, Spain
• Language: Spanish, French, English, Portuguese, Galician, Italian, Papiamento, Basque