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Charles Ben
Charles Ben came up in Rio de Janeiro, where he started singing and playing guitar with an ear for Brazilian samba and bossa nova. His music often dealt with...
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Charles Ben came up in Rio de Janeiro, where he started singing and playing guitar with an ear for Brazilian samba and bossa nova. His music often dealt with social themes, which sometimes drew criticism for being too political. The song 'Não Desista' became his breakout hit, an anthem about perseverance that connected with listeners. He has worked with other artists, including Gilberto Gil and India.Arie, over the course of his career.
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