Jorge Mautner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jorge Mautner
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Mautner in 2013
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Henrique George Mautner
January 17, 1941 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, lyricist, poet, film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1962–present |
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Notable work
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"Maracatu Atômico" Deus da Chuva e da Morte O Filho do Holocausto |
| Spouse(s) |
Ruth Mendes
(m. 1968) |
| Children | Amora Mautner |
| Awards | Prêmio Jabuti (1963) Latin Grammy Award (2003) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | MPB |
| Instruments | Vocals, violin |
| Labels | RCA Records, Phonogram Records, PolyGram, Philips Records, Rock Company Records, Primal Records, Universal Music Group, Dabliú Records, Warner Music Group, Deckdisc |
Henrique George Mautner (born January 17, 1941), known as Jorge Mautner, is a talented Brazilian artist. He is a singer, songwriter, and poet. He also plays the violin, acts, writes movie scripts, and directs films. Jorge Mautner is seen as a key figure in Brazilian popular music (MPB). He also helped start the Tropicalista movement, which was a big change in Brazilian culture.
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About Jorge Mautner's Life
Jorge Mautner was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 17, 1941. His parents, Anna and Paul, had just moved to Brazil. They came from Europe to escape the Holocaust, a terrible time in history.
When Jorge was young, his mother became very ill. A kind nanny named Lúcia took care of him. Lúcia introduced Jorge to Candomblé, a religion from Brazil.
In 1948, Jorge's parents divorced. His mother later married Henri Müller, a violinist. Henri taught Jorge how to play the violin, which became an important part of his music.
Early Writings and "Kaos Movement"
Jorge Mautner started writing his first book, Deus da Chuva e da Morte, when he was only 15. It was published in 1962 and won an award called the Prêmio Jabuti the next year. This book was the first part of his "Mitologia do Kaos" series. In these books, Mautner shared his ideas for something he called the "Kaos Movement."
In 1962, he joined a political group called the Brazilian Communist Party.
Music and Travel
In 1966, Jorge Mautner released his first song, "Radioatividade." After that, he traveled to the United States. There, he worked for the UNESCO, an organization that promotes peace and culture. He also translated Brazilian books into English. He met famous poets and writers, like Robert Lowell and Paul Goodman, who influenced him a lot.
In 1970, he went to London and became friends with famous Brazilian musicians Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso. He then returned to Brazil and started writing for a newspaper.
Films and Collaborations
In the same year, Mautner directed a film called O Demiurgo. Many of his friends, including Gil and Veloso, acted in it. However, the government at the time did not allow the film to be widely shown. Years later, in 2013, Mautner shared the film on his YouTube channel.
Around this time, he met Nélson Jacobina. They became great friends and wrote many songs together. One of their most famous songs was "Maracatu Atômico" in 1974.
In 1973, Mautner joined a special music show called Banquete dos Mendigos. This show celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Many famous Brazilian musicians were part of it. A live album of the show was released later, in 1979.
Later Career and Health
In 2002, Jorge Mautner worked with the band Metrô on their album Déjà-Vu. He played the violin and sang on one song. In the same year, he released an album with Caetano Veloso called Eu Não Peço Desculpa. This album won a Latin Grammy Award in 2003, which is a very important music award.
A documentary film about Mautner, called Jorge Mautner: O Filho do Holocausto, came out in 2012. It was based on his autobiography. In 2016, on his 75th birthday, Mautner published his eleventh book, Kaos Total.
In July 2016, Jorge Mautner had a heart attack. He had surgery and recovered well. After that, he announced he was working on a series of books. These books would be about his time as a political activist in the 1960s.
In 2019, he released a new album called Não Há Abismo em que o Brasil Caiba. One song on the album honored Marielle Franco, a brave activist. This album was named one of the best Brazilian albums of that year.
Personal Life
In 1968, Jorge Mautner married Ruth Mendes, a historian. They have a daughter named Amora, born in 1975. Amora grew up to become a well-known director of telenovelas, which are popular Brazilian TV shows.
Discography
Studio albums
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| 1972 | Para Iluminar a Cidade
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| 1974 | Jorge Mautner
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| 1976 | Mil e Uma Noites de Bagdá
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| 1981 | Bomba de Estrelas
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| 1985 | Antimaldito
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| 1988 | Árvore da Vida
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| 1992 | Pedra Bruta
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| 1997 | Estilhaços de Paixão
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| 2002 | Eu Não Peço Desculpa
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| 2007 | Revirão
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| 2019 | Não Há Abismo em que o Brasil Caiba
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Compilations
| Year | Album |
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| 1999 | O Ser da Tempestade
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Live albums
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| 1979 | O Banquete dos Mendigos
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| 2014 | Para Detonar a Cidade
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Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
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| 1966 | "Radioatividade" | Non-album song |
| 1974 | "Maracatu Atômico" | Jorge Mautner |
As a session member
- Metrô
- 2002: Déjà-Vu (violin; additional vocals in "Leva Meu Samba")
- Rogério Skylab
- 2012: Abismo e Carnaval (lyrics and additional vocals in "Palmeira Brasileira")
Images for kids
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Jorge Mautner in 1972
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Mautner para niños
