Seu Jorge, born Jorge Mário da Silva on June 8, 1970, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actor. Widely recognized for revitalizing Brazilian pop samba, he draws inspiration from samba schools and soul legend Stevie Wonder. Beyond music, he is acclaimed for his roles in the films City of God and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Seu Jorge’s distinctive style has earned praise from artists such as Beck and David Bowie.