Mano Chando is the solo acoustic project of songwriter and performer Mano Chando. Over the years, Mano has contributed to a range of musical projects, including Tobias the Owl, Nesua, and Letters Under Glass, and has collaborated with Grammy Award–winning artists such as Ben Harper and Sheldon Gomberg. Their songwriting partnerships extend across genres and media, having worked with artists including William Shatner, Laura Veirs, and Zac Rae of (Death Cab for Cutie).
Recognized internationally for songwriting, Mano has received accolades from the Independent Acoustic Music Awards, the Toronto Independent Music Awards, and the Seattle Sound Music Awards. Their music has been featured in film, television, and on the official Starbucks playlist.
As a solo artist, Mano crafts folk-rooted ballads infused with ethereal textures, exploring themes that are at once existential and deeply intimate. Their performances create an atmosphere that is both haunting and uplifting—an experience best felt live, where the songs resonate with a rare immediacy and connection.
Find him this Sunday at the Everett Farmers Market from 12Noon to 2pm. Follow him at Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/manochandomusic Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/manochando/ Website – manochando.bandcamp.com