Jorge Ben Jor Tribute
February means only one thing in Brasil: Carnaval!! To celebrate the happy vibe, Sonoridade host and producer Béco Dranoff created a tribute to the amazing music and fascinating career of superstar Jorge Ben Jor who is turning 70 years old on March 22, 2015.
Ben Jor has had a magical trajectory from a young kid hailing from Rio’s Tijuca neighborhood, to writing Mas Que Nada, one of Brazil’s most emblematic and covered song of all times, as well as national standards such as Pais Tropical, Fio Maravilha, Xica Da Silva, W/Brasil and many more. Ben Jor developed a groundbreaking and unique sound by fusing Funk with Samba, Rock with Bossa, and Pop with Afrobeat, creating his totally original groove. His rhythm guitar style and his immediately catchy lyrics have influenced several generations of Brazilian and international artists since the release of his first album Samba Esquema Novo (Samba New Scheme) in 1963!!! Let’s dance! Salve Jorge! Long Live Jorge!
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New York-based Brazilian music producer and A&R Béco Dranoff hosts this monthly, hour-long radio program dedicated to modern and classic Brazilian music. Each episode focuses on a theme or genre to bring listeners a fast-moving and inclusive panorama of the best in the rich plethora of Brazilian musical styles. Concentrating on the music and light on the talk--save the odd special interview or another--Sonoridade will entertain and educate novices and aficionados alike, broadening the appreciation of Brazilian music around the world. A Brazilian Treasure Béco Dranoff and The Archive of Contemporary Music have compiled links to thousands of Brazilian music videos, industry contacts, recordings, events, essays and databases on a new site: Brazilian Music Day.
