Jorge Aragao is a Brazilian singer and multi-instrumentalist born on March 1, 1949 in Rio Branco, Brazil. He is a legend in the Brazilian musical genres samba and pagode, having co-founded the influential group Grupo Fundo de Quintal. As a solo artist, he has released popular singles such as "Ontem" and "Amigos...Amantes."
Jorge Aragao is a member of World Music Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $43 million (2024)
About
Singer and multi-instrumentalist who is widely considered a legend in the Brazilian musical genres samba and pagode. He co-founded the influential group Grupo Fundo de Quintal before breaking out a solo Artist with singles like "Ontem" and "Amigos...Amantes."
Before Fame
He got his start playing guitar in various nightclubs in the Rio de Janeiro area.
Trivia
He inspired the tribute album Samba Book: Jorge Aragão (2016), which was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album.
Family Life
He married Fatima Santos and has children named Vânia and Tânia.
Associated With
He wrote the Elza Soares song "Malandro."