Biography: Jammil e Uma Noites, Jan, J. Rui, Janet DeAlmeida, J. Tomás, Jaques Morelenbaum, Jarabe de Amor, Jarabe de Palo, Jards Macalé, Jason Ankeny,

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Jammil e Uma Noites Biography, Photos, Pictures

The members of Brazilian ska-reggae-rock group Jammil e Uma Noites (Tuca Fernandes, Manno Góes, and Beto Espínola) originally came together in 1994 as a casual cover band, drawing their repertoire from artists such as Bob Marley, UB40, and Jorge Ben

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Mexican Latin pop singer Jan (born Gustavo Cárdenas Avila) began singing at the age of 14 along with friends in his native Celaya, soon moving to the US to study music When Jan returned to Mexico, he joined a local band called Sombras

J Rui wrote lyrics for several hits, like “Para O Samba Entrar No Céu,” recorded by Almirante, “Porque Você Voltou,” recorded by Francisco Alves and Mário Reis, among others

Janet DeAlmeida Biography, Photos, Pictures

Janet de Almeida is the creator of two important pieces of the repertory of João Gilberto, “Pra Que Discutir Com Madame?” (with Haroldo Barbosa, also recorded in 1956 by Walter Damasceno) and “Eu Quero um Samba” (with Haroldo Barbosa, also recorded in 1962 by Risadinha)

J Tomás was the author of the famous samba “Sarambá,” which had lyrics by Duque and was presented in Paris by Pixinguinha’s Oito Batutas His “Teresinha” was successful as his version in 1929

Jaques Morelenbaum Biography, Photos, Pictures

Former A Barca do Sol member Jaques Morelenbaum participated in Tom Jobim’s and Caetano Veloso’s Grammy winning albums and has been actively working with Egberto Gismonti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Cesária Évora, Madredeus, Marisa Monte, Titãs, Skank, Carlinhos Brown, Daniela Mercury, Gabriel o Pensador, Elba Ramalho, Fernanda Abreu, Gal Costa, and many other top artists

Jarabe de Amor Biography, Photos, Pictures

Chilean tropical act Jarabe de Amor signed with Sony Music in 1999, recording their debut album that same year, Cumbia Sabrosita Led by guitarist Rodrigo Astudillo, the band climbed local charts with the title song of a local soap opera called “Santo Ladron

Jarabe de Palo Biography, Photos, Pictures

The Latin rock group Jarabe de Palo (strictly translated as “wood syrup” in English) was formed in Barcelona in the early ’90s by vocalist and guitarist Pau Donés with guitarist Jordi Mena, drummer Alex Tenas, percussionist Dani Forcada and bassist Joan Gené

Jards Macalé Biography, Photos, Pictures

A musician with solid training, Jards Macalé is also an original creator who has enriched the Brazilian musical scene since 1964, when Elizeth Cardoso recorded his “Meu Mundo é Seu” (with Roberto Nascimento)

Jason Ankeny Biography, Photos, Pictures

Jason Ankeny served as a member of the All Music Guide editorial staff from the fall of 1996 to the summer of 2000, at which time he was named senior editor of the telecommunications magazine Upstart

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