Jorge Ben Jor
Jorge Ben Jor is a Brazilian popular musician whose samba-rooted style reaches into soul, funk, rock and bossa nova. Widely sampled and covered, he is one of the most influential figures in Brazilian music.
Origins
Performing since the early 1960s — long known as Jorge Ben before adopting Jorge Ben Jor in the 1980s — he built a catalog of widely recognized songs.
The sound
His music is a distinctive samba style that also explores soul, funk, rock and bossa nova, heard in songs like "Chove Chuva," "Mas Que Nada" and "Ive Brussel."
Legacy
His songs have been covered by artists such as Caetano Veloso, Sérgio Mendes, Miriam Makeba and Marisa Monte, and his work has been heavily sampled across jazz funk, disco and acid jazz.
Signature song
Mas Que Nada
"Mas Que Nada" is his signature song, an internationally recognized tune that has carried his sound far beyond Brazil.
Top songs
- 1
Mas Que Nada ★
Samba Esquema Novo · 1963
- 2
Que Maravilha
Puro Suingue · 1992
- 3
Taj Mahal
Africa Brasil · 1976
- 4
Pais Tropical
Jorge Ben · 1969
- 5
Chove Chuva
Samba Esquema Novo · 1963