Jorge Drexler
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Summary
Jorge Drexler was born on September 21, 1964[1], in Montevideo[2]. He has worked as a musician[3], singer[4], composer[5], and physician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,344 views/month, #7,014 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Leonor Watling[8], Ana Laan[9]
- Country of citizenship: Uruguay[10]
- Educated at: University of the Republic[11]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Original Song[12], Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[13], Goya Award for Best Original Music[14], Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year[15], Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year[16], Latin Grammy Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album[17], Graffiti Awards[18], Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Song[19], Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Song[20], Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Song[21]
- Member of: Mercosurf[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: folk music[24], pop music[25], alternative rock[26]
- Record label: DRO[27], Virgin Records[28], Ayuí / Tacuabé[29]
- Discography: Jorge Drexler discography[30]
- Commons category: Jorge Drexler[31]
- Voice type: tenor[32]
- Family name: Drexler[33]
- Given name: Jorge[34], Abner[35]
- Official website: http://www.jorgedrexler.com[36]
- Instrument: guitar[37], voice[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[39], English[40]
- Birth name: Jorge Abner Drexler Prada[41]
- Name in native language: Jorge Drexler[42]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Prada[43]
- Start of work period: 1990[44]
Why It Matters
Jorge Drexler has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Cesk Freixas[47], a singer-songwriter[48], b. 1984[49], of Spain[50], awarded the Catalan Disc of the Year Award[51].
FAQs
Where was Jorge Drexler born?
Jorge Drexler's place of birth was Montevideo[2].
Who was Jorge Drexler married to?
Jorge Drexler's spouses include Leonor Watling[8] and Ana Laan[9].
What did Jorge Drexler do for work?
Jorge Drexler worked as a musician[3], singer[4], composer[5], and physician[6].
Where did Jorge Drexler go to school?
Jorge Drexler was educated at University of the Republic[11].
What awards did Jorge Drexler receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song[12], Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[13], Goya Award for Best Original Music[14], and Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year[15].
Who did Jorge Drexler influence?
Jorge Drexler has been cited as an influence by Cesk Freixas[47].