{"title":"Manu Chao","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Manu Chao\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJosé-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao was born in Paris, France on June 21, 1961 to Spanish parents who fled Franco's Spain. He founded the band Mano Negra in 1987 with his brother Antoine Chao (Tonio) and others - the band became defining figures in the Rock-en-français movement until their 1995 dissolution. His solo career launched with Clandestino (1998), which became a international hit and one of the most commercially successful French-language albums in history (over 5 million copies sold). He sings in French, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian, Galician, and Arabic across his catalog. He has been involved in social justice causes, particularly around globalization, migration, and Latin American politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eManu Chao's sound combines world music, Latin alternative, reggae, ska, rock en español, Latin rock, dub, and folk rock with his distinctive multilingual vocal delivery (combining French, Spanish, English, and other languages), and arrangements drawing on global musical traditions and contemporary alternative music influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClandestino (1998, Virgin France) - 5M+ copies sold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePróxima Estación: Esperanza (2001, Virgin France)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio Bemba Sound System (2002, Virgin France) - live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSibérie m'était contéee (2004, Because Music) - illustrated book + CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Radiolina (2007, Because Music)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaionarena (2009, Because Music) - live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViva Tu (2024, Because Music)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirgin France and Because Music pressings of the Manu Chao catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Manu Chao typically start with Clandestino (1998) or Próxima Estación: Esperanza (2001). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/latin-american-vinyl-records\"\u003eLatin American\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manu-chao-clandestino-cd-6050","title":"Clandestino 2LP+CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eManu travelled to various places around South and Central America and recorded these tracks as he travelled creating a pure work of art that reflects street culture and celebrates cultures of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541006233783,"sku":"210000035643","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2342819-1.jpg?v=1781155053"},{"product_id":"manu-chao-proxima-estacion-esperenza-cd","title":"Proxima Estacion: Esperenza 2LP+CD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePróxima Estación: Esperanza is the second solo album by Manu Chao. The album continues his signature blend of Latin, reggae, ska, and world music, with socially conscious lyrics and a lively, collage-like production style. 2LPS AND A CD!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541006364855,"sku":"210000036178","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/chao.jpg?v=1781155054"},{"product_id":"manu-chao-viva-tu-vinyl","title":"Viva Tu LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Manu Chao's \"Viva Tu LP,\" a captivating collection featuring standout tracks like \"Vecinos En El Mar\" and \"Heaven's Bad Day.\" This 2024 release marks a notable return for the artist, blending Latin American rhythms with his signature eclectic style on a beautifully crafted vinyl LP by Because Music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772782260407,"sku":"210000092442","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4357338-3204164.jpg?v=1782828484"},{"product_id":"manu-chao-viva-tu-blue-color-vinyl","title":"Viva Tu LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the vibrant sounds of Manu Chao's \"Viva Tu LP,\" presented beautifully on limited blue colored vinyl. This 2024 release marks his first album in 17 years, featuring standout tracks like \"Vecinos En El Mar\" and \"Heaven's Bad Day.\" Perfect for both new listeners and dedicated fans, this LP captures Chao's signature fusion of Latin influences and poetic lyricism, ensuring it graces your collection with originality and flair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772782391479,"sku":"210000092441","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4357339-3204165.jpg?v=1782828484"},{"product_id":"manu-chao-clandestino-cd-6043","title":"Clandestino CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eManu Chao's \"Clandestino\" embodies a striking irony: it marries exuberant rhythms with the bittersweet weight of displacement. Tracks like \"Desparecido\" and \"Welcome to Tijuana\" do not just entertain; they grapple with the alienation entwined in celebration, revealing a jarring contradiction in Chao's clever lyricism. One can't simply dance away the scars of exile, and this CD illuminates that truth; wherever you wander, a piece of your world remains forever out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785678237879,"sku":"210000093190","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2342818.jpg?v=1783045627"},{"product_id":"manu-chao-siberie-cd","title":"Siberie 2LP+CD","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785705861303,"sku":"210000093181","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"manu-chao-la-radiolina-vinyl","title":"La Radiolina LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eManu Chao's \"La Radiolina LP\" bursts with vibrant Latin rhythms and incisive political commentary, blending them into a seamless flow with each rotation. Notable tracks such as \"Politik Kills\" and \"Rainin in Paradize\" deliver gripping narratives that spark thought and emotion. With its compelling grooves and poetic intensity, this album ignites dialogue while pushing boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785817600183,"sku":"210000052620","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2342821.jpg?v=1783046005"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/manu-chao.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}