Brazilian musician, singer/songwriter and actor. Born Jorge Mário da Silva, he was raised in a favela near Rio de Janeiro. When he was 19, he
became homeless and remained homeless for three years; nonetheless, his musical talent flourished when he was living in the streets and he
became known in the favelas. 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 role as Knockout Ned in the 2002 film City of God. His work has
notably received praise from several of his fellow musicians such as Beck and David Bowie.
