10 Questions
Which instrument did Jorge Ben start playing at the age of thirteen?
Pandeiro
What was the nickname given to Jorge Ben?
Babulina
Which song remains the most played song in the United States sung entirely in Portuguese?
Mas, que Nada.
Which album featured Trio Mocotó as Jorge Ben's backing band?
Jorge Ben
Who took Jorge Ben's recording of 'País Tropical' to the top of the charts in Brazil?
Wilson Simonal
Which song from the self-titled album became Jorge Ben's biggest self-performed chart hit of the year?
Charles, Anjo 45
Which album of Jorge Ben's relied more on the electric guitar than previous efforts?
África Brasil
Which musical genres does Jorge Ben Jor fuse together in his characteristic style?
Samba, funk, rock and bossa nova
Who has interpreted Jorge Ben Jor's hits?
Caetano Veloso, Sérgio Mendes, Miriam Makeba, Soulfly and Marisa Monte
Which periods in Brazilian popular music did Jorge Ben Jor participate in?
Bossa nova, Jovem Guarda, and Tropicália
Study Notes
Jorge Ben's Life and Career
- Started playing the guitar at the age of 13
- Earned the nickname "George Benjor" in the 1970s
Music Style and Influence
- Fuses samba, rock, and folk to create his characteristic style
Notable Songs and Albums
- "Mas, Que Nada!" remains the most played song in the United States sung entirely in Portuguese
- Featured Trio Mocotó as his backing band on the album "Negro É Lindo"
- "País Tropical" became a chart-topper in Brazil, covered by Sergio Mendes
- "Xica da Silva" became his biggest self-performed chart hit of the year from his self-titled album
- "África Brasil" relied more on the electric guitar than previous efforts
Legacy and Impact
- Participated in the Tropicália and MPB (Brazilian popular music) periods
- His hits have been interpreted by other artists including Sergio Mendes
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