Biography
Who is Jorge Drexler?
Early life and medical career
Jorge Abner Drexler Prada was born on September 21, 1964, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was the eldest child of Gunther Drexler Schlein and Lucero Prada da Silveira. His father was a German Jew from Berlin who fled Nazi persecution as a child before finding refuge in Bolivia and later Uruguay. His mother was Roman Catholic with Spanish, French, and Portuguese roots. Jorge grew up in a Jewish household and attended both public and Jewish educational institutions in Montevideo, including the Instituto Ariel Hebreo Uruguayo.
Rise to musical prominence
His musical career began to take shape in 1995 after he opened for Spanish singer-songwriter Joaquín Sabina in Montevideo. Sabina invited him to Madrid, where he connected with other prominent figures in the Spanish music scene. He soon moved to Spain and began recording a series of albums, including Vaivén in 1996, followed by Llueve, Frontera, Sea, and Eco. These early projects established him as a significant voice in folk, pop, and alternative rock.
Albums and stylistic evolution
Throughout his career, he has experimented with various musical styles and recording formats. For his 2010 album Amar la Trama, he recorded in Madrid over just four days with musicians playing live in a studio in front of a small audience to avoid a cold atmosphere. His 2014 release, Bailar en la Cueva, marked a shift toward dance-oriented and rhythm-focused music, which he described as the opposite pole to his earlier, more introspective work.
Personal life and awards
Jorge Drexler has been married to singer-songwriter Ana Laan. He is currently in a relationship with Spanish actress and singer Leonor Watling, with whom he has two children. Music runs in the family, as his siblings Daniel, Diego, and Paula are all musicians. His extended family also includes singer Ana Prada and scientist Alejandra Melfo.
Birthday and age
Jorge Drexler was born on September 21, 1964, which makes Jorge 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Jorge shares the date with 73 other famous people.
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