Born: 8 / 6 / 1970
Location: Brazil
Jorge Mário da Silva, more commonly known by his stage name Seu Jorge (Seu, an abbreviation of "Senhor"; born June 8, 1970; Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsew ˈʒɔʁʒi]), is a Brazilian musical artist, songwriter, and actor. He is considered by many a renewer of Brazilian pop samba. Seu Jorge cites samba schools and American soul singer Stevie Wonder as major musical influences. Jorge is also known for his film roles as Mané Galinha in the 2002 film City of God and as Pelé dos Santos in the 2004 film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. His musical work has received praise from many of his fellow musicians including Beck and David Bowie.
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"The audience stillness and silence speaks volumes."
"Jorge himself seemed elated with the response - more befitting of a stadium than the concert hall, as the crowd screamed and stamped their feet - ripping off his shirt and dancing with his crew to 'Let's Dance'."
"I decided that I would give him his privacy and, from that, I never got to meet him."
Seu Jorge ignited a dance party for the unlikely at Sydney Festival.
"Other people out there have an advantage over me because they’re singing in English."