Artist profile
Manu Chao
Manu Chao is a French-Mexican singer and guitarist known for blending reggae, ska, and Latin influences into a distinctive world music sound. He gained recognition through his work with the band Mano Negra in the 1980s and 1990s before pursuing a solo career marked by acoustic arrangements and multilingual vocals. His music draws from street culture, political themes, and a pan-European sensibility rooted in post-punk and reggae traditions.
Sound profile
Manu Chao is a restrained with strong groove and a warm production — mostly instrumental artist.
Tracks in catalog
5 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Viajando Por El Mundo Manu Chao, Karol G | 16410AB Minor | |
 Solamente Manu Chao, Santa Fe Klan | 15612AC♯ Minor | |
 Bongo Bong - Francis Mercier Remix Manu Chao, Francis Mercier | 1288AA Minor | |
 Estación Esperanza feat. Manu Chao Manu Chao, Sofia Kourtesis | 1228AA Minor | |
 La vie a 2 - Demaya extended remix Manu Chao, Demayä | 1243AB♭ Minor |
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FAQ
What BPM does Manu Chao play at?
Manu Chao's tracks in our catalog range from 122 to 164 BPM, with a median of 128 BPM. Across 5 tracks, the most common range falls in the 130–135 BPM bucket.
What key are Manu Chao's tracks in?
Manu Chao's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 5 tracks). The most common single key is 8A (A Minor) with 2 tracks.
What artists mix well with Manu Chao?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Manu Chao pairs well with Mano Negra, Sergent Garcia, Onda Vaga. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Manu Chao most active?
Our catalog has Manu Chao releases spanning 2022 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 2020s.
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