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JORGE BEN

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Jorge Ben Jor is a popular musician, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1942 (and known as Jorge Ben until 1988). By his early 20's in the 1960's he was famous for pop/bossa nova hits, and in the 70's his work deepened and he began adding funk and soul to his style. His characteristic style fuses , , and , with lyrics that blend humor and satire with often esoteric subject matter (frequently, football). While he is probably best known as the composer of the classic "Mas Que Nada," his song "Taj Mahal" is recognizable (and was legally recognized in a plagiarism lawsuit) as the source of the melody in Rod Stewart's hit "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?"

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Tracks We Played

PONTA DE LANCE AFRICANO (UMBABARAUMA)

PONTA DE LANCE AFRICANO (UMBABARAUMA)
Africa Brasil
Last Played on November 22, 2012 10:10am

TAJ MAHAL

TAJ MAHAL
Puro Sanguine
Last Played on September 17, 2012 11:09am

COMANCHE

COMANCHE
Negro e Lindo
Last Played on May 07, 2012 2:03pm

MAS, QUE NADA!

MAS, QUE NADA!
Samba Esquema Novo
Last Played on April 28, 2012 10:14am

SI MANDA

SI MANDA
O Bidu (Silencio o Brooklin)
Last Played on April 25, 2012 12:08pm

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