Brasilian Music Treasure Hunt |
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2006-07-02
Toronto Star: This just in... We can only guess how Seu Jorge, the Brazilian samba/folk/rap sensation of his generation, got so hot in Toronto between last September, when he made his Canadian debut at Lula Lounge and drew a respectable 200 people, and last night, when he played for almost 3,000 frenzied fans at the Harbourfront Centre's open air Concert Stage at Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival. Hour.ca: Jazz Festival: Seu Jorge Seu Jorge is on a roll. Since his Montreal debut at Club Soda last September - which coincided with the North American release of his second album, Cru (Raw) - the Brazilian singer has been working non- stop CANOE: Q & A with Seu Jorge Chances are good you've already heard of Brazilian troubadour Seu Jorge. But chances are better that's because of his movie roles -- as either the brutal street thug Knockout Ned in 2002's City Of God or a member of Bill Murray's crew in 2004's The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. |