Jorge Ben Jor

Rio de Janeiro, BR

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Brazilian musician from Rio de Janeiro, born 1945. Jorge Ben (original name). Samba Esquema Novo (1963), A Tábua de Esmeralda (1974), África Brasil (1976). 'Mas Que Nada,' 'Taj Mahal' (Rod Stewart's 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?' was based on it), 'País Tropical.' Samba-funk-rock fusion. One of Brazil's most important musicians.

  • Started
    Jan 01, 1963
  • Authority
    Fan contributed
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