Jorginho do Imperio
Jorge Antônio Carlos, known professionally as Jorginho do Império, was born on
February 13, 1944, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carlos is a singer and the son of
Mano Décio da Viola, a founder of the samba school Império Serrano. Carlos was
elected "Cidadão Samba" in 1971 and released the debut album Viagem Encantada
(1975) with Polydor Records. Subsequent albums include Eu e Meu Pandeiro (1976),
Medalhas e Brasões (1977), Agora Sim... (1978), Festa do Preto Forro (1980), and
Coisa Boa (1982). Discography releases appeared under labels including CBS,
Continental, RGE, and Phonodisc....
