Is Jorge Ben Brazilian?
Jorge Duílio Lima Menezes (born March 22, 1939) is a Brazilian popular musician, performing under the stage name Jorge Ben Jor since the 1980s, though commonly known by his former stage name Jorge Ben (Portuguese: [ˈʒɔʁʒi ˈbẽj]).
Who wrote Pais Tropical?
Jorge Ben Jor
Pais Tropical/Lyricists
What genre is Jorge Ben Jor?
One of the most important Brazilian composers and performers to appear in the 1960s, singer and songwriter Jorge Ben proved successful at infusing samba with soul music.
Who sang with Sergio Mendes?
In Sergio Mendes & Friends: A Celebration, the Brazilian is joined onscreen by friends and collaborators including Herb Alpert, Common, Lani Hall (lead singer of Brasil ’66), Quincy Jones, John Legend, Gracinha Mendes (Sergio’s lead singer since 1971 and his wife of 46 years), Jerry Moss, Carlos Saldhana and will.i.am.
When was Jorge born?
March 22, 1939 (age 82 years)
Jorge Ben Jor/Date of birth
Who were the two female singers of Sergio Mendes Brasil 66?
From 1966 to 1971 she performed as lead vocalist for Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66….
| Lani Hall | |
|---|---|
| Associated acts | Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66, Herb Alpert |
When did Lani Hall leave Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66?
1971
In 1971, midway through the production of the folk-rock concept album Stillness, Hall left Brasil ’66 and was replaced by Mendes’ wife Gracinha Leporace. Hall embarked on a solo career with Herb Alpert, assuming production duties.
Who was Sergio Mendes first wife?
Lani Hall (born November 6, 1945) is an American singer, lyricist, author, and the wife of Herb Alpert. From 1966 to 1971 she performed as lead vocalist for Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66….
| Lani Hall | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 6, 1945 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz Latin pop Brazilian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer lyricist author producer |
Is Lani Hall still married to Herb Alpert?
Alpert and that group’s lead singer, Lani Hall, have been happily (and musically) married for more than 40 years. They perform together from time to time, and this coming weekend, on May 10 and 11, they’ll be at City Winery in Manhattan. They recently stopped by Singers Unlimited to talk about their musical lives.