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Drexler was born Jorge Abner Drexler Prada on 21 September 1964 in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is of Spanish, French, Portuguese descent from his mothers’ side and Jewish descent from his father’s side. Drexler’s father lived in Germany during the Holocaust as a boy, but escaped with his family to Urugauy.
Though Drexler followed in his family’s footsteps by becoming a doctor, he was intrigued with music from a very young age. He was 5 years old when he first started taking piano lessons and eventually moved on to guitar and composition classes. He pursued his career as a doctor while simultaneously following his interest in music. He did however take a short break from medical school, soaking up the Brazilian culture by hitchhiking across the country’s vast terrain.
Drexler released two albums around this time through the label Ayui: “La luz que sabe robar” (1992) and “Radar” (1994). Drexler later became acquainted with acclaimed Spanish musician Joaquin Sabina and upon his invitation flew out to Madrid to connect with other respected Spanish singers. He recorded his 3rd studio album “Vaiven” in Spain and eventually ended up moving to the country. The album was his 1st to be released through Virgin records. Drexler’s three succeeding albums were also released through this label: “Llueve (1997), “Frontera” (1999), and “Sea” (2001). His follow up album “Eco” and it’s sequel Eco2 were both issued through the label, Dro.“12 Segundos De Oscuridad” also came out through Dro and featured 10 originals songs in addition to the Radiohead cover “High & Dry” and the Titas’ cover “Disneylandia”.
In 2007 he released the iTunes exclusive album “La Edad del Cielo” and followed it up a year later with his Grammy nominated live album “Cara B”. Drexler put out perhaps his most successful release in 2010, “Amar la Trama”. The album peaked at No. 5 on the Spanish Albums Chart and received four Grammy Nominations. It also earned a perfect score from Rolling Stone magazine and featured the standout track “Una Cancion Me Trajo Hasta Aqui”.
Drexler has also been involved in film, both as a music consultant/composer and occasionally as an actor. He scored the soundtrack for the 2007 film “The City of Your Final Destination” and in 2005 wrote the song “Al Otro lado del Rio” for “The Motorcycle Diaries”. The latter of the two compositions earned Drexler an Academy Award for Best Original Song, making him the 1st Uruguayan artist to have done so.
Avaliações ao vivo
I’m not sure I have ever come across an individual that draws such a intrinsic response from my hips and knees, it’s almost out of my control. Jorge Drexler is a Uruguayan singer, actor and doctor, believe it or not. I came across his song ‘Al Otro Lado del Río’ composed for the unforgettable film The Motorcycle Diaries, which he won an Academy Award for. I closed my eyes for a moment and could have sworn I wasn’t in a theatre but on a golden beach somewhere in the Mediterranean, margarita in hand, being serenaded by a fanciful set of instruments and voices. But there was an honesty to his performance, a genuine belief in what he was playing, the importance of the music, not in an arrogant way, but that as long as the music has been brought into consciousness, everything will be okay. And when the music picked up in energy Jorge couldn’t stop himself from smiling and everyone around me beamed the exact smile back. The drummer effortlessly patted the the snare with the resonating sound like that of a pair of maracas, which combined with the funky guitar and long drawn-out notes from the violin into a sound sensation.
The audience around me was pretty much all-out salsa-ing by about the third song and I don’t blame them, it’s a sound so nostalgic and optimistic and comforting one can’t help but dance and smile.
nicky-preston
The late afternoon show was wonderful--the crowd appreciate and singing right along with Drexler and the band on nearly every song. The heat deterred no one from enjoying the show or from engaging with the musicians in what felt like a several hour-long dialogue about a range of topics. Not knowing Spanish wasn't a hindrance at all. With others to convey the meaning of the lyrics when necessary, the emotions and sentiment of every long spoke for themselves--needing no translation. A sweet and intimate introduction to this artist and his band. I'll make a point of seeing him whenever I can in the future.
kate-colson
Fue un concierto fantástico. Jorge Drexler y su grupo tocaron las canciones de Salvavidas de Hielo y otras muchas conocidas.
Son unos grandes músicos y además Jorge es un gran comunicador fue genial.
El concierto duró casi tres horas desde las 20:30 hasta las 23:15.
La experiencia de usar Songkick ha sido muy buena porque me permitió enterarme muy pronto del concierto y comprar entradas en fila 6.
Gracias!!
arantzele
Perfect, just perfect.
The concert was in one of the best bemuses I've been to. Intimate, great acoustic, amazing music technicians, nice lights. Jorge and his band performed amazingly, he makes the audience participate so much in a very nice way. I can't wait to see him
Live again, he is better than recorded!
Thank you,
Lucia
luciagc
Saw him for the first time in DR and the second time was a Great show, Jorge is the best!! The music, the lyrics the showmanship its just awsome, the park set up was also really convenient had a great time...just love Jorge Drexler,he is like the Uruguayan Cerati wouldnt miss his show for nothing.
manuel-alonso-1
It was simply amazing! He sang beautifully, make us dance, make us cry. He brought two of his kids to the stage and sang alone with them. Just an amazing vibe. The musicians were outstanding as well. Just a perfect show, no doubts. Love it from the beginning to the end.
chema-gomez
The concert was spectacular. Drexler is an excellent artists and a very carsmatic person. I enjoyed it a lot and I liked the other artists a lot. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to see this excellent singer. Also everything was very organized
natalia-bonilla-1
One of the best concerts ever. Drexler is a showman. His concert had about 2 hours and a half. He talks to the audience along the concert and have us with good humor all the time. I'll pay it again to seem him the next day. Inspiring.
lara-freitas
It was an amazing concert. Central Park is a magical place. Jorge Drexler is a gripping artist and the crowd was very committed with the show. And off course, it was free, wich it makes it a thousand times better.
Cristian92sc
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