Jorjão Barreto

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Jorge Waldir Barreto

Years Active

1964

Genres

MPB, soul, funk, jazz, samba

Instruments

keyboards, electric bass, vocals

Biography

Jorge Waldir Barreto, artistically known as Jorjão Barreto, is a multifaceted musician born in Rio de Janeiro on June 1, 1952. He began his professional career at 12 years of age, standing out as a singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and arranger. His musical trajectory led him to join the renowned Banda Black Rio in the 1970s, participating in the albums "Gafieira Universal" and "Saci Pererê".

Throughout his career, Jorjão Barreto has collaborated with several renowned artists of Brazilian music, including Gilberto Gil and Ivan Lins. His versatility has allowed him to move across different musical genres, leaving his mark on countless recordings and projects. In 1994, Jorjão Barreto converted to the evangelical faith, beginning to actively participate in the Apascentar church of Jacarepaguá.

Jorjão Barreto has a discography that includes albums such as "Rota 33" (2005), "Semba dos ancestrais" (1994), and "Batacotô" (1993). In addition to his solo career, he has participated in recordings by other artists, such as Dionne Warwick on "Aquarela Brasileira" (1994). His contribution to Brazilian music is marked by the quality of his arrangements, compositions, and performances as an instrumentalist and vocalist.