
Manu Chao
Acting
Biography
Singer in Mano Negra and solo artist.
Born: June 21, 1961
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Known For

Les Nuls, l'émission

Mano Negra - Out Of Time
Formed by Manu and Antoine Chao, along with their cousin Santiago Casariego, the French band Mano Negra was formed in 1987, in Paris. The band was immediately spotted in the music scene for its unique style that mixed rock, French chanson, flamenco, ska, salsa, reggae, hip-hop and African rhythms.During the '90s, Mano Negra reached its greatest commercial success both in Europe and in the Spanish-speaking world, where it left an influential mark for contemporary music. The documentary chronicles Mano Negra's entire career through the testimonies of its members, as well as bands sharing their beginnings, such as Los Carayos, Joint de Culasse and Hot Pants.

Marcelo Yuka: Follow the Signs
A documentary on the life of renowned Brazilian musician Marcelo Yuka, who was shot nine times in the streets of Rio de Janeiro in 2000 and became one of the main voices of social justice and peace in Brazil.

70 Years of Youth Revolt
A look back at the social movements, revolts and youth subcultures from the post-war period to the present day: after the World War II, the left-bank of Paris became a mecca for jazz and alternative living, youth culture was born with trailblazing American movies, and rock became the soundtrack to a generation that wanted to change everything.

Manu Chao & Radio Bemba Baionarena
Baionarena is a live album and DVD release in 2009 by Manu Chao and Radio Bemba. It was recorded during summer 2008 in the Arena of Bayonne during the Fêtes de Bayonne, hence the name Baionarena which also happens to mean the one that belongs to Bayonne in Basque.

Sons of the Clouds: The Last Colony
The political upheaval in North Africa is responsibility of the Western powers —especially of the United States and France— due to the exercise of a foreign policy based on practical and economic interests instead of ethical and theoretical principles, essential for their international politic strategies, which have generated a great instability that causes chaos and violence, as occurs in Western Sahara, the last African colony according to the UN, a region on the brink of war.

Maradona by Kusturica
A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player.

Austin City Limits
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

Manu Chao: Radio Bemba Sound System
From Paris to Tijuana and Detroit to Barcelona, in a big venue or an intimate dive, the equation is sure to be the same: Manu Chao + Radio Bemba = an explosive cocktail. An explosion of joy. Sweating, shouting, jumping… songs coming one after another at the speed of light… a short pause… then a loud surge of rock & roll.

The Henry Rollins Show
The Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel. The show featured Rollins' monologues, interviews with celebrities and uncensored musical performances. The show was canceled after the wrap of its second season.
Filmography
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as Self - Performance (Mano Negra)
as Self - Musical Guest
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