World Pioneer: Manu Chao | Songlines
Thursday, December 12, 2024

World Pioneer: Manu Chao

By Peter Culshaw

Peter Culshaw shares stories collected on the road with Manu Chao, this year’s winner of Songlines’ World Pioneer, an award given to artists for their contribution to music

Manu Chao Credit Sofia Dowbor.Radio Bemba

Manu Chao (photo: Sofia Dowbor / Radio Bemba)

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