Ronei Jorge

Origin

Salvador, BA

Years Active

1990–present

Genres

rock, pop, MPB

Instruments

guitar, vocals

Biography

Ronei Jorge is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter born in Salvador, Bahia, in 1974. His musical career began in the 1990s with the formation of bands like Mutter Mari and Saci Tric, which were active in the Bahian rock scene. In 2003, he gained national prominence with the band Ronei Jorge e os Ladrões de Bicicleta, with which he released two albums between 2005 and 2009, blending rock, pop, and MPB.

Following the end of Ladrões de Bicicleta in 2010, Ronei Jorge participated in the multimedia trio Tropical Selvagem, releasing an EP in 2015. In 2018, he launched his solo career with the album "Entrevista", produced by Pedro Sá, exploring influences from Brazilian popular music and artists such as Tom Jobim and Arrigo Barnabé. In 2021, he released his second solo record, "Irmã", produced by Andrea Martins and Livia Nery, which featured a more pop-oriented sound with subtle electronic layers.

In addition to his original discography, Ronei Jorge is also known for his work on soundtracks for theater and film, and for his activities as a radio curator and host. His work is marked by versatility, originality, and the exploration of different branches of Brazilian music, establishing him as a respected name in the country's music scene.

Discography

• Ronei Jorge e os Ladrões de Bicicleta (2005)
• Ronei Jorge e os Ladrões de Bicicleta – Frascos Comprimidos Compressas (2009)
• Entrevista (2018)
• Irmã (2021)