![]() The group released a demo entitled "Mala Vida" in 1984, which received plenty of local critical praise but otherwise gained them little attention. Feelgood, Chao and other musicians formed the Spanish/English rockabilly group Hot Pants in the mid-1980s. Heavily influenced by the UK rock scene, particularly The Clash, The Jam and Dr. Manu Chao performs live (2001) Early years and Mano Negra (1984–1995) As a child, he was a big fan of Cuban singer-pianist Bola de Nieve. Chao cites much of his childhood experience as inspiration for some songs. ![]() As he grew up he was surrounded by many artists and intellectuals, most of whom were acquaintances of his father. ![]() Shortly after Manu's birth, the Chao family moved to the outskirts of Paris, and Manu spent most of his childhood in Boulogne-Billancourt and Sèvres. They emigrated to Paris to avoid Francisco Franco's dictatorship-Manu's grandfather had been sentenced to death. 4.2 Mentioned in The Journal of Natural and Social PhilosophyĬhao's mother, Felisa Ortega, is from Bilbao, Basque Country, and his father, writer and journalist Ramón Chao, is from Vilalba, Galicia.4.1 Interview with the University of Southern California (2010).2.2 Solo years with Radio Bemba (1995–present).
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