Musicians who break from tradition to create innovative new styles, but still carry on the essence of their influences are unique as they are special. Their songs become foundations for new flavors and the cycle continues making their style seemingly immortal.
Jorge Ben (later changed to Jorge Ben Jor), from Rio de Janeiro, fused samba, funk and rock into a hybrid movement that ignited audiences since the early 60's (check out "Umbabarauma" video and link below). Also famous as the composer of the Sérgio Santos Mendes' hit, who's a legend in his own right, "Mas Que Nada" that as of late was covered by superstar group, the Black Eyed Peas (video above).
Jorge Ben, "Ponta de Lança Africano (Umbabarauma)" (Greatest Song of All Time of the Day)
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