Jorge Ben
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Jorge Ben Jor is a Brazilian popular musician, born in Rio de Janeiro on March 22, 1942 (some sources say 1940). His characteristic style fuses samba, funk, and rock into samba-rock, with lyrics that blend humor and satire with often esoteric subject matter.
Notable songs
- Mas Que Nada
- Charles Anjo 45
- Que Pena
- País Tropical
- Fio Maravilha
- Taj Mahal
- Take it Easy My Brother Charles
- Bebete vaobora
- Umbabarauma (Ponta de lança africano)
- Oba, la vem ela
- Carolina, Carol Bela
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