Jorge Drexler

Jorge Drexler ( born September 21, 1964 in Montevideo, Uruguay ) is a musician from Uruguay, for the film The Motorcycle Diaries, Al Otro Lado Del Río, 2005 won the first Oscar for a non- English-language song for the composition of the title song. The song was sung at the Oscars by Antonio Banderas.

Drexler studied medicine and was ear-nose- throat doctor. He also studied music and recorded two albums, which, however, were only released in Uruguay. In 1995 he was invited by the very well known in Spain songwriter Joaquín Sabina to Madrid. There Sabina Drexler presented before other important Spanish musicians. In Spain, Drexler began in 1996, supported by Spanish musicians, his album Vaiven on. Vaiven contained both older songs from Drexler's previous CDs as well as new compositions. After moving to Spain four more albums were recorded in the following years: Llueve (1998), Frontera (1999), Sea (2001) and Eco ( 2004).

Although Drexler now lives in Spain, his last three albums were partially recorded in Uruguay with local musicians. Juan Carlos Campodónico and Casacuberta, former members of the rock band El Peyote Asesino, the producers were at Drexler's albums by Frontera.

In his music Drexler combines traditional music of Uruguay ( candombe, murga, milonga ), bossa nova, pop music, jazz and electronic music, resulting in very personal compositions. Also the lyrics of his songs play an important role. Apart from love are more thoughtful topics such as the coexistence of cultures and religions important parts of his works.

Drexler is the father of two sons. The first, called Pablo, comes from his marriage to Ana Laan. The mother of his second, born in 2009, son Luca is the actress and singer of the group Marlango, Leonor Watling.

Discography

  • La luz que sabe robar ( Ayui, 1992)
  • Radar ( Ayui, 1994)
  • Vaivén (Virgin, 1996)
  • Llueve (Virgin, 1998)
  • Frontera (Virgin, 1999)
  • Sea (Virgin, 2001)
  • Eco ( Dro, 2004)
  • Eco2 ( includes 3 bonus tracks DVD) ( Dro, 2005)
  • 12 segundos de oscuridad ( Dro, 2006)
  • Cara B, (2 CD DVD Live) ( Dro, 2008)
  • Amar la Trama, ( Warner, 2010)
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