Jorginho Cebion

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Jorge Henrique da Silva

Genres

samba, MPB

Instruments

percussion, percussionist, tambourine, pandeiro, tantã

Biography

Jorge Henrique da Silva, better known as Jorginho Cebion, was born in the mid-1940s in Rio de Janeiro. His stage name came about in a peculiar way, following his participation in a television commercial jingle for a well-known cold medicine. He began his musical career at the age of 15, standing out as an instrumentalist and percussionist.

Throughout his career, Jorginho Cebion had the opportunity to perform alongside great names in Brazilian music, such as Herivelto Martins, Monsueto, Ataulfo Alves, and Trio Pagão. His skill with percussion led him to participate in several important projects, including recordings with Eduardo Gudin and Vânia Bastos, as well as contributions to albums by artists like Beth Carvalho and José Domingos.

Jorginho Cebion is recognized for his versatility and contribution to samba and other Brazilian musical genres. His participation in recordings and shows over decades has solidified his name as a respected percussionist and rhythm player on the country's musical scene.