Jorge Palma | |
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 Palma in 2007 | |
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| Birth name | Jorge Manuel de Abreu Palma |
| Born | 4 June 1950 Lisbon, Portugal |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1967–present |
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| Website | www |
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.