Jorge Ben Jor nickname(s):
Jorge Ben Jor
Jorge Ben Jor date of birth:
March 22, 1942
How old is Jorge Ben Jor?
84
Where was Jorge Ben Jor born?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jorge Ben Jor body shape:
Average
What color are Jorge Ben Jor's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jorge Ben Jor's hair?
Grey
What is Jorge Ben Jor's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Jorge Ben Jor nationality?
Brazilian
What is Jorge Ben Jor's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician
What genre is Jorge Ben Jor's work?
Mpb, Tropicália, Samba Rock, Samba Funk, Bossa Nova, Funk Rock, MPB, tropicália, samba rock, samba funk, bossa nova, funk rock
Short Biography
Jorge Duilio Lima Menezes (born March 22, 1945), known originally as Jorge Ben and later as Jorge Ben Jor, is a Brazilian popular musician. His characteristic style fuses samba, funk, rock and bossa nova with lyrics that blend humor and satire with often esoteric subject matter. Some of his hits include "Chove Chuva, " "Mas Que Nada, " "Ive Brussel, " "Balança Pena, " among others, and have been interpreted by artists such as Caetano Veloso, Sergio Mendes, Miriam Makeba, and Marisa Monte.