Manuel is a mononym used by several musicians, but most prominently refers to the British singer-songwriter and musician Manuel Göttsching, known professionally simply as Manuel in some early credits; however, the more widely recognized usage in popular and dance music contexts refers to an Italian-American singer known for Italo disco and pop-oriented dance tracks in the late 1970s and 1980s. That Manuel emerged from the European disco and post-disco scene, performing melodic, synth-driven dance music characterized by catchy hooks, electronic arrangements, and an emphasis on club-friendly production. Active primarily during the late 1970s and 1980s, his recordings reflect the era’s blend of pop songwriting and electronic instrumentation common to Italo disco and continental dance-pop.