Jorge Palma

Jorge Palma
Palma in 2007
Background information
Born
Jorge Manuel de Abreu Palma

(1950-06-04) 4 June 1950
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
Years active1967–present
Labels
Websitewww.jorgepalma.pt
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Jorge Manuel de Abreu Palma ComIH (born 4 June 1950) is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. A well-known and acclaimed songwriter in Portugal, Palma started his solo career in 1972 and was a busker in several cities abroad before settling back in Portugal in 1982. He achieved success in the late 1980s with songs such as "Deixa-me Rir" and "Frágil", and renewed success in 2007, with the single "Encosta-te a Mim".

Palma has additionally been a member of the bands Sindicato, Rio Grande, Cabeças no Ar, and his rock project Palma's Gang.