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Jorge Ben
photo credit: Calfi-Brazil

Active

1960s - 2000s

Born

March 22, 1942 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Genre

International

Styles

Brazilian Pop Samba MPB Brazilian Traditions Global Jazz Latin Jazz

Also Known As

Jorge Ben Jor
Jorge Duilio Lima Menezes
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Jorge Ben

Biography by Alvaro Neder

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Eclectic and respected songwriting legend who combines elements of indigenous Brazilian music with a groove from West Africa.
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Album Highlights

  • Gil e Jorge
    Gilberto Gil / Jorge Be …
    Gil e Jorge
  • África Brasil
    Jorge Ben
    África Brasil
  • Força Bruta
    Jorge Ben
    Força Bruta
  • Live in Rio
    Jorge Ben
    Live in Rio
  • A Tábua de Esmeralda
    Jorge Ben
    A Tábua de Esmeralda
  • Minha História
    Jorge Ben
    Minha História
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Artists Themes

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  • Summer
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  • Hanging Out
  • Maverick
  • Picnic
  • At the Beach
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