A band formed in 1998 around vocalist Valdir Jorge de Souza, known for chart-topping ballads and collaborations with Brazilian greats.
For their sound, start with "Cidade Santa." For their spirit, try "Você Nasceu Pra Mim."
Their 2002 single "Cidade Santa" broke through to the top of Brazilian charts, showing how their blend of Brazilian rhythms and jazz harmonies could connect with a wide audience. Songs like "Você Nasceu Pra Mim" and "Coração humano" carry that same melodic warmth. Working with Milton Nascimento and Gilberto Gil placed them in a lineage of thoughtful Brazilian music.
They formed in 1998 with Valdir Jorge de Souza on vocals, Pedro Martins on guitar, Marcelo Costa on bass, and Mateus Nogueira on drums. After "Cidade Santa" in 2002, they released albums like "Luz do Luar" in 2005 and "Ao Vivo no Morro da Urca" in 2007. A 2013 compilation, "Val Jorge: 15 Anos de Música," marked their first decade and a half.
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