Eu Sou Favela [I Am Favela]

Seu Jorge (born June 8, 1970; Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsew ˈʒɔʁʒi]) is a Brazilian musician, singer/songwriter and actor. Born Jorge Mário da Silva, he was raised in a favela in what is now known as the city of Belford Roxo. Belford Roxo is located north of city of Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro state in the Baixada Fluminense region. When he was 19, he became homeless and remained homeless for 3 years, nonetheless, his musical talent flourished when he was living in the streets and he became known in the "favelas". Due to its proximity, Belford Roxo is considered part of the larger metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro. He is considered by many a renewer of Brazilian pop samba. Seu Jorge cites samba schools, and American soul singer Stevie Wonder as major… more »

Year:: 2005
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A favela nunca foi reduto de marginal
Ela só tem gente humilde, marginalizada
E essa verdade não sai no jornal

A favela é um problema social

Sim, mas eu sou favela
Posso falar de cadeira
Minha gente é trabalhadeira
E nunca teve assistência social

Ela só vive lá
Porque para o pobre não tem outro jeito
Apenas só tem o direito
A um salário de fome e uma vida normal

A favela é um problema social

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Written by: LUIZ SERGIO CARVALHO DE FREITAS, NOCA DA PORTELA, OSVALDO ALVES PEREIRA, SERGIO MOSCA

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