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Which instrument did Jorge Ben start playing at the age of thirteen?
Which instrument did Jorge Ben start playing at the age of thirteen?
What was the nickname given to Jorge Ben?
What was the nickname given to Jorge Ben?
Which song remains the most played song in the United States sung entirely in Portuguese?
Which song remains the most played song in the United States sung entirely in Portuguese?
Which album featured Trio Mocotó as Jorge Ben's backing band?
Which album featured Trio Mocotó as Jorge Ben's backing band?
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Who took Jorge Ben's recording of 'País Tropical' to the top of the charts in Brazil?
Who took Jorge Ben's recording of 'País Tropical' to the top of the charts in Brazil?
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Which song from the self-titled album became Jorge Ben's biggest self-performed chart hit of the year?
Which song from the self-titled album became Jorge Ben's biggest self-performed chart hit of the year?
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Which album of Jorge Ben's relied more on the electric guitar than previous efforts?
Which album of Jorge Ben's relied more on the electric guitar than previous efforts?
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Which musical genres does Jorge Ben Jor fuse together in his characteristic style?
Which musical genres does Jorge Ben Jor fuse together in his characteristic style?
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Who has interpreted Jorge Ben Jor's hits?
Who has interpreted Jorge Ben Jor's hits?
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Which periods in Brazilian popular music did Jorge Ben Jor participate in?
Which periods in Brazilian popular music did Jorge Ben Jor participate in?
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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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Test your knowledge on the iconic Brazilian musician Jorge Ben Jor and his unique fusion of samba, funk, rock, and bossa nova. Explore his witty and eclectic lyrics that touch on a range of subjects. Take the quiz and discover how well you know this influential artist!
