Born in February 5th 1955 at 3:00 AM, in the parish of Ajuda da Bretanha, in the city of Ponta Delgada in São Miguel Island (Azores, Portugal), Jorge Oliveira Ferreira is a Portuguese-American International Recording Artist, singer and songwriter, musician, producer and businessman. Also known as the "U.S.A.'s Portuguese King of Pop", Jorge Ferreira is the President and founder of "Portuguese Music World", the world's most famous Portuguese record company.

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Became famous in the early 80s thanks to the hit song "Papai" which is the 5th best selling single in the Top 10 Best Selling Singles of All Time from Portugal's charts, awarded with numerous Gold and Platinum Records around the world, Jorge Ferreira is the most famous Portuguese singer of the United States and the Portuguese Music's International Ambassador.

Son of Francisco Ferreira and Maria Rosa Ferreira, who have 6 children all in all, Ferreira showed interest to the music since very young. At an early age, he registered at the local philharmonic band, again in the time of the primary education. At the age of 7, he cheerfully played trumpet and harmonica and later, he learned to play accordion. At the age of 12, Jorge Ferreira immigrated to the United States with his parents, in the city of Fall River, MA, leaving in Portugal five brothers who only later will have come to keep company to the rest of the family.

The life in America began with some difficulties. Jorge Ferreira attended Fall River schools and began working in a agriculture factory at the age of 16 and performed on the side for weddings and in clubs, and helped his parents to yield the household's budget. With his will and his motivation, the difficulties have overcome because he knew that in this country it would be more easy to learn music. What makes his story different, however, is that despite being raised in a Portuguese household in Fall River for many years, he was unable to speak or write the language well.

In 1972, at the age of 17, Ferreira began by to become integrated into various musical groups and bands in Fall River as a musician and singer such as "Banda Santo Cristo", "Banda de Nossa Senhora da Luz", "Jaywalkers", American country band "Sunrise, Sunset", his first owned band called "Vibrations", and later the most known "Conjunto Venus" and "Conjunto Mars". Quickly, his name spreads everywhere. The Bretanha's son sang English and Portuguese, and in a short time his voice won time and space into the U.S.A.'s Portuguese-American community. Later, one of the first Portuguese record companies in Fall River contacted him to record three songs in Portuguese. He signed a compromise of 3 years and the way to new frontiers was open... A new star was born.

In 1980, he signs his first true definitive contract with the American editor "Henda Records & Videos", located in Mount Vernon, NY, at this time and he releases the first album of his career "Amar Como Jesus Amou" (To Love Like Jesus Loved). He decides at the same time to sell his albums in Portugal, so he signs a contract with the editor "Metro-Som", located in Lisbon. The sales of this first album were mediocre in Portugal, so the contract with Metro-Som is broken. Ferreira continued to work with Henda Records in America and released 4 EPs from 1981 to 1983.

In 1983, he signs a new contract with another Portuguese editor "Radio Triunfo Internacional", and he releases the second album "Viva Fall River" (Live Fall River) which becomes a giant success, especially in the United States. He hit the top of Portugal's charts with this hit song which gives the name of this album. At this time, Jorge Ferreira becomes a great star and a confirmed artist, and all America knows who he is. In the same year, he releases another album "Os Olhos De Minha Mãe" (The Eyes Of My Mother) containing the hit songs "O Pensar Dum Emigrante" and "Natal Duma Criança". He begins to give his first concerts, performing in the four corners of the United States.

In 1984, he releases the album "Baile Dos Passarinhos" (Chicken Dance) containing the hit song "Chau". His musical orchestra "Conjunto Venus" becomes "Conjunto Mars".

In 1985, the "Henda Records & Videos" moves to Fall River, MA, and Jorge Ferreira releases the album "Papai" (Daddy) in which he sings the principal song in duet with his daughter, Alison Ferreira, who later will appear on other albums. This song becomes an amazing success in the U.S.A., and in Portugal, he is invited by Carlos Cruz in the TV show "Um, Dois, Três" to sing it. At the end of the song, Jorge Ferreira arouses an incredible Standing Ovation and afterwards, an impresario from the Portuguese show production company "Audição", located in Areal de Baixo, contacts him to sign a contract. For the first time, Jorge Ferreira has the opportunity to give some concerts in Portugal. The concerts are on the increase in the four corners of the country and his popularity in Portugal is increasing day after day. In the same year, he releases the album and the mega hit song "Carro Preto" (Black Car), which is his better song and the most famous, and which talks about a betrayed man because of the color of the car. The "Black Car" goes round the world and with this album, Jorge Ferreira becomes a legend in the United States, and in Portugal, everybody listens only him.

In 1986, Jorge Ferreira leaves the "Radio Triunfo Internacional" and signs a new contract with the editor "Movieplay Portuguesa", located in Lisbon, and he releases the album "Mãe Já Partiste" (Mom You Passed Away), in homage to his mother deceased this year. In the same year, he signs a second contract of one year with another Portuguese editor "DiscoNorte", located in Alfragide. He releases the album "Encontro Em Fall River" (Meet In Fall River).

In 1987, he releases the album "Sonho Desfeito" (Drawn Dream).

During the year, Jorge and his daughter Alison Ferreira lend their voice on a work of charity in favour of the victims of famine and poverty in the world created on the initiative of the singer Marc Dennis named "Artistas Unidos da América (AUA)" giving birth to the musical project "Amor & Paz" (Love & Peace), and which the single taking out again "Amor E A Paz", also regroups other Portuguese singers of North America, too members of the association AUA : Ted Ramos, Ana Vinagre, José Vinagre, Jorge Silva, Dionisio Garcia, João Patricio, Marc Dennis, Al Corga, Arnaldo Feliciano, Agostinho Mecha, Luis Patricio, José Mauricio, Josefina Couto, Raul Rodrigues, Diniz Paiva, Natércia da Conceição, Graça Brilhante, Victor Brilhante, Bélita Silva, Tony Silva, José Nazario, Manuel Luz, Arlindo Andrade, João Luis Oliveira, José Augusto, Lubélia Santos, Luis Neves, Jacinto Teodoro, Ana Maria Franco, Raul Benevides, Donaldo Morandi, Antonio Mota, Laurénio Braga, Francisco Rezendes, Carla Maria, Mario Silva, Fernando Alberto, Tony Carlos, José Mendes and José Simas. This song is considered in the United States to be the Portuguese "We Are The World".

In 1988, Jorge Ferreira leaves Fall River with nostalgia and moves to live in Westport, MA, with wife and children. He does to build a computerized recording studio in the basement of his new home, without name for the moment. He releases the album "Não Há Gente Como A Gente" from a fan's sentence immigrated in Venezuela who, after a show, embraced the artist and, touched, exclaimed : "NÃO HA GENTE COMO A GENTE" ! ("THERE AREN'T ANY PEOPLE LIKE US !") This album is an incredible success with his hit songs "Bacalhau", "Ao Calor Do Sol", the Spanish songs "25 Rosas" and "Carro Negro" (the "Black Car" in Spanish) and "Carro Branco" (White Car), the continuation of the "Black Car" with a contrary story. Jorge Ferreira travels around the world, performing in 16 to 20 countries in one year, remaining half the year out of the U.S.A.. The song "Não Há Gente Como A Gente" is a dedication to all the Portugueses immigrated in the world.

In 1989, he leaves the "Movieplay Portuguesa" and signs a contract with the editor "Ovação Nacional", located in Lisbon. He names his computerized recording studio "City Limit Track" and writes and composes any songs for other Portuguese artists such as José Ribeiro, Luis Manuel, Luis Filipe Reis, Tony Carreira, Arlindo Andrade and many others in the U.S.A. and in other countries. He becomes the godfather of Portuguese singers starting their career at this time, giving them the opportunity to perform in the first parts of his concerts. His musical orchestra "Conjunto Mars" becomes an ordinary musical orchestra and some new musicians make their appearance. One of them, the guitarist José Ernesto Barros, will become Jorge Ferreira's right-hand man, producing and arranging some albums and performing in all live concerts. Jorge Ferreira releases the album "Deixei Meu Coração Em Portugal" (I Left My Heart In Portugal) which becomes an immediate success, and he is invited in many Portuguese radios in America, in Portugal and in other countries.

In 1990, he releases the album "Olhos Verdes" (Green Eyes), the first on CD, changing a little his musical style. During the year, he becomes the only Portuguese artist to fill the Standard Bank Arena three times consecutive in Johannesburg on the occasion of a large South African tour. Untill today, the only artists to exhaust this arena with a capacity superior to 16000 seatings are Jorge Ferreira and Stevie Wonder.

In 1991, he releases the album "Recordar" (To Remember) containing the hit songs "Portugal Não Dorme No Verão" and "O Camião".

In 1992, he releases the successful album "Regresso Prometido" (Promised Return) produced with the New England producer Paulo Sardinha, which is the most pop album, without any folksy song.

In 1993, he leaves the "Ovação Nacional" and he signs a contract with one of the most famous record companies in Portugal, "Espacial", located in Pontinha. Francisco José Carvalho, the President of this company, becomes his new artistic manager in Portugal. He releases the album "Nos Arraiais" (In The Rustic Festivals) containing the hit song "Mãe". He begins to invite some American musicians in his albums, and for this, with them, he has invited the saxophonist Paul Weddle and the famous trumpet player John Allmark. The result is remarkable.

In 1994, he releases the album and the amazing song "Era Pouco E Acabou-se" (It Was Little And It Finished). With this project, he adopts the country music in some compositions. All the 10 songs are great, especially the flamenco song "Flamengo De Perdição", inspired of a travel in Spain. Owing to this album, Jorge Ferreira makes a giant tour in Australia. 5 months later, he releases his first Christmas album "Canta Natal" (Sing Christmas) in which his two daughters, Alison and Elizabeth Marie Ferreira sing some songs in lead and background vocals.

In 1995, he is appointed the Portuguese Business Association's man of the year of the city of Fall River, in honor of his rise from the factory floors to world fame and millions in records sales. There is handed to him the key of the city of Toronto, ON (Canada) by the president of the city. In Atlantic City, he is rewarded in so far as "Portuguese Music's Ambassador in the World" at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, estimating it in hundreds of Portuguese artists and bands who sing and record his songs. He becomes the U.S.A.'s Portuguese King of Pop and he releases the album "Prova De Amor" (Proof Of Love).

In 1996, after 16 years of success, he leaves his American editor "Henda Records & Videos" with thanks and congratulations from the President Henrique Galvão, but the company continues to distribute his albums. He creates his own record company in Dartmouth, MA, the "Portuguese Music World", with the sole objective of lowering the prices of Portuguese music in the markets of U.S.A. and Canada, and to support the local Portuguese artists who now have a wider distribution of their products. He becomes producer and produces many Portuguese and American artists. He releases the album and the successful song "A Portuguesa É A Mais Linda" (The Portuguese Woman Is Most Beautiful) which rejoins 3 others : "Carro Preto", "Não Há Gente Como A Gente" and "Era Pouco E Acabou-se". Unfortunately, the other songs of this album are not great but the sales are very satisfactory. All the 12 songs are written and composed by Elizabeth Marie Ferreira, the Jorge Ferreira's second daughter, who will play an important function in the continuation of his father's career.

In 1997, Jorge Ferreira releases the romantic album "13 De Maio Na Cova De Iria" (May 13 In The Irene's Cove) and celebrates his 25 years of career. "As Biatas" is the hit song of this album. 5 months later, he releases his second Christmas album "Natal Em Familia" (Christmas In Family) and invites in background vocals his last child and first son, Jordan Ferreira, who will be promoted to a splendid future.

In 1998, Jorge Ferreira releases the album "Revelações Do Milénio" (Revelations Of The Millenium), arranged with the local musician artist Joel Hiller, before present in keyboards on the previous album. A new musician makes his appearance on this album, the bass player Roberto Bettencourt, who is the father of Donovan Bettencourt (bass player on the albums "Prova De Amor" and "Era Pouco E Acabou-se", and member of the band Mourning Widows) and the brother of the international artist Nuno Bettencourt of the band DramaGods and Mourning Widows, and of the old band Extreme. Roberto will become indispensable in the Jorge Ferreira's concerts.

In 1999, Jorge Ferreira releases the album "Açoriano De Raiz" (Azorean Of Root). He has invited his daughter Alison Ferreira to record the hit song "Papai 15 Anos Depois" which is the old hit song "Papai", 15 years after, with other lyrics.

In 2000, he stops during 2 years and takes advantage of the family happiness. He releases the best of "Eu Voltarei" (I Will Come Back) containing two reprises on new instruments. Elizabeth Marie Ferreira starts a singer career and releases an EP entitled "Chuva De Beijos" (Rain Of Kisses). His artist's name is "Liz Marie".

In 2001, he releases the best of and the new song "A Chupeta" (The Lollipop) which is very claimant as a song. In Portugal, he signs a contract with the show production company "Palcos Brandão", led by Antonio and Sergio Brandão, in order to give some concerts in the most distant areas of the country.

In 2002, he works with the famous Boston producer Marc Soucy and he releases the album "Como Este Mundo Mudou" (As This World Moved). He has invited the local musician and songwriter Richard London in keyboards and background vocals. Marc Soucy gives to this successful album his American influences, so of all, this is the most American album. One of these influences is the song "Minha Segunda Mãe" which refers to the September 11th, 2001.

In 2003, Jorge Ferreira goes to France to sign a contract with the French show production company "Nicky Lemos Productions" located in Vitry-sur-Seine, Île-de-France. Nicky Lemos becomes his new impresario for all concerts in Europe, except Portugal. Serge Fernandes, the Nicky Lemos's right-hand man, becomes his new producer, musician (keyboarder for lives) and arranger for the next albums. In the United States, he signs a contract with the distribution company "East Coast Music Productions" located in Fall River, MA. He releases the album "Vem Agosto, Vem Agosto" (Come August, Come August) recorded in Meaux, Île-de-France, France, in which he has invited the French band "Malaca Trio" composed by Jean-Marc Debat (guitar), Sébastien Blanche (bass) and Sylvie Morais (vocals). This album is very original and becomes the most folksy album, with his frenzied latin rhythms. Jorge Ferreira leaves "Promedia Audiovisuals" and the "Nicky Lemos Productions" becomes also his new video production company.

In 2004, he releases the great album "As Velhas E Os Solteirões" (The Old Women And The Bachelors), which gives him the opportunity to perform in 3 large concerts in South Africa, at the prestigious Caesar's Palace Gauteng of Johannesburg, becoming so the first Portuguese artist to mill on the stage floor of this international music venue where artists such as Céline Dion were already represented there. His son Jordan Ferreira becomes member of the progressive/fusion rock band "Mindwalk Blvd" playing electric guitar, and he plays it on this album. The "Malaca Trio" comes back on this album, recorded in Westport, MA (U.S.A.) and in Meaux (France). Jorge Ferreira creates his official website in which some albums are on sell, and he expands little by little on the web. The "Portuguese Music World", studying the Portuguese markets, comes to an agreement with two major national record labels. "Vidisco" and "Espacial" are the two major record companies that "Portuguese Music World" has partnered up with. These two leading labels agree that "Portuguese Music World" represents them in the United States and Canada, chopping prices on their entire inventory.

In 2005, "Espacial" moves to Sacavém and Nicky Lemos becomes the Jorge Ferreira's impresario for all concerts in Portugal. Jorge Ferreira releases the album "Bendito Seja Agosto" (Blessed Be August) produced with Serge Fernandes and the famous Portuguese producer Ricardo Landum, recorded in Pontinha (Portugal) and in Westport, MA (U.S.A.), and in which performs Jordan Ferreira and the famous Portuguese trumpet player Miguel Gonçalves. He creates the Portuguese Music World's official website managed by Elizabeth Marie Ferreira and he releases his first DVD "Viagens" (Travels). 3 months later, he performs at the restaurant "Venus de Milo" in Swansea, MA, for the "Katrina Event Benefit Concert", a Hurricane Katrina fundraiser show, with an amazing lineup of several local and international artists including the Jordan Ferreira's band "Mindwalk Blvd". At the end of the event, they total $32,000, to donate to the American Red Cross to help the hurricane victims and the city of New Orleans, LA. 2 months later, he releases his third Christmas album "Natal Com Jorge Ferreira E Familia" (Christmas With Jorge Ferreira And Family) which is a Christmas best of containing 7 new songs, and in which sing his two daughters and his son, who plays also.

In 2006, he distributes his own albums with "Portuguese Music World" in so far as label and he releases the album "Meu Coração Bate Por Ti" (My Heart Beats For You) produced with Nelson Moreira and recorded in Fall River, MA. The local woman singer Nélia performs in background vocals. Unfortunately, the sales of the album are bad and this is a trade gap. Nicky Lemos contracts a new Portuguese orchestra of 10 musicians for all lives in Portugal, but they are inexperienced and the following Summer Tour in Portugal is completely failed. Alison Ferreira has performed in background vocals. In October, his long time friend and singer Jack Sebastião dies of a heart attack. He had sung in duet with him the song "Jorge Ferreira E Jack Sebastião À Desgarrada", from the last album. The year 2006 was very trying for Mr Ferreira.

In 2007, after a bad and sad year 2006, Jorge Ferreira releases the successful album "É Bom É Bom" (It's Good It's Good). He has worked very hard and has given the best of himself for this project. The result is here and the trade gap of the previous album is now very far. The album is very folksy and joyful, and incites to dance. His son Jordan Ferreira has given a lot of his time to this album, so he plays electric guitar in the orchestra. The Fall River's producer Nelson Moreira is come back and has contracted some local musicians. The local woman singer Nélia is also come back in background vocals. After many financial disagrees, Serge Fernandes is completely absent of the production and of the entire realization of this album. The tracklist is very interesting, and in particular 2 songs. The first, "Olhos Risonhos", is a reprise of the old hit song "Olhos Tiranos", in a more modern version. The lyrics are different and the music has been re-composing by the legendary band ABBA. The second, "E Cai A Neve", is the reprise in Portuguese of the Salvatore Adamo's hit song "Tombe La Neige". The Portuguese version has been writing with the collaboration of the Brazilian songwriter Romeu Nunes. The famous Italian-French singer Salvatore Adamo had loaned in the past his song "La Nuit" to Jorge Ferreira in 1988, for the tracklist of the album "Não Há Gente Como A Gente". The Jorge Ferreira's studio drummer Robert Leonardo is now a famous producer and has made the mixtures and the mastering at his Fall River studio "Digital Wave Multimedia". At the same time that the release of his new album, Jorge Ferreira releases this year his first live DVD "Ao Vivo Em Ponte Da Barca" (Live In Ponte Da Barca) recorded in August 2006 in Ponte da Barca, during the Portugal Summer Tour. Ponte da Barca is a beautiful small city in the north of Portugal, located in the area of Minho. This giant live concert was the best of all during the Portugal Summer Tour 2006. During 1h30 of concert, Jorge Ferreira sings his best songs, including some of his 2006 album "Meu Coração Bate Por Ti". At the end of the year, he releases in MP3 format the single "Este Natal Santo" (This Holy Christmas) for the Christmas time. Unusually, the website www.cdpromotion.eu indicates to become the editor and the distributor of this MP3 single in Europe. Serge Fernandes then becomes the Jorge Ferreira's artistic manager, exclusively for the European marketing of this song.

In 2008, for the first time, Ferreira goes to the musical worldwide trade show NAMM Show, and performs at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. He also performs in England, at one of the largest music venues of London, the Carling Academy Brixton. He participated in the first Portuguese Music Awards of America, the A.U.A. Awards Show, at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Fall River. Ferreira won Awards owing to his two hit songs from his 2007 album "É Bom É Bom" : "Se Ela Encosta É Bom É Bom" (Best National Folk Song Award of the year) and "Deixa-me Ir Contigo" (Best Folksy Song Award of the year). Ferreira releases the album "Manel Aperta O Cinto" (Manuel, Pinch The Belt). With this album, Ferreira wanted to make an urgent appeal to the global financial crisis of 2008 which touches nowadays all countries of the globe. He speaks about the life of the emigrated workers who resist to difficulties of the daily and who receive a just sufficient wage to survive with the constraining obligation to "pinch the belt systematically", blending the nostalgic melodies of Portugal appearing in the space soul moments of these persons. On this call to democracy, Ferreira united several friends who agreed to lend their voice by participating in some songs. Featured artists are Portuguese singer/songwriter José Reza, Portuguese folk singer and accordionist Augusto Canário from the band Augusto Canário e Amigos, and Portuguese Canadian female pop singer Jessica Amaro. The American people appreciates the musical work of this last album, which became gold record in the U.S. two months after its North American release.

In 2009, Ferreira becomes the most nominated artist to the second Portuguese Music Awards of America, the A.U.A. Awards Show Gala II. Despite his absence owing to a tour in California programmed for the same period, he won 6 Awards, principally thanks to his triumphant and successful 2008 album, « Manel Aperta O Cinto » : « Parabéns, Parabéns » (Best National Folk Song Award of the year), « Manel Aperta O Cinto » (Best Folksy Song Award of the year), « Velhas Com Canário E Jorge Ferreira » (Best Desgarrada Song Award of the year), « Ceia Do Emigrante » (Best Fado/Pop Song Award of the year), « Este Natal Santo » (Best Christmas Song Award of the year) and « Ao Vivo Em Ponte Da Barca » (Best Live Album of the year). He also decides to endorse to the sale for his fans the sumptuous concertinas from the firm "Ranco Antonio Concertinas" partner of the famous Italian society "Polverini Accordions", following various negotiations. Later, he will adopt and always use "Ranco" concertinas, as well in lives as in recording studios. Ferreira releases the album « Ser Português » (To Be Portuguese) so he celebrates his 30 -year career in business music on one hand, and on the other hand by performing on a tour celebrating the event. This album reports daily frauds and manipulations under all their forms which clamp down at present, that are financial, human, mediatical or political. Behind the present claims, the wisdom is searched. Throughout it are transmitted happiness, love and spirituality messages as well as a research of glory, wealth and power for all persons who dream one day to escape the matrix of their life more or less monotonous. Musically, the album goes through different and various musical rhythms such as timeless ballads or festive and folk songs. Recorded in Fall River, Westport (U.S.A.) and Mississauga (Canada), the album was produced in collaboration with Robert Leonardo and Hernâni Raposo. In June, Ferreira gives a concert to the prestigious international hall of the Casino Herisau, in Herisau, Switzerland, that the stage floor has been milled on in the past by Eric Clapton, between others… In September, he gives another one outside in Bermuda, right in the middle of the big historical and touristic place of King's Square, in St. George's. During the year, the society Portuguese Music World wins fame and popularity. Thanks to devotion of his daughter and secretary coordinator Elizabeth Marie as well as to the team work of his employees, Ferreira succeeds to digitize the Portuguese music in great numbers throughout numerous lawful downloading platforms on the web. 95% of Portuguese-speaking singers and musicians of the planet as well as 15% of foreign singers and musicians of the globe, all merged musical styles, all met Jorge Ferreira and collaborated with him with the intention to negotiate their discographic distribution in North America. Many Portuguese artists who want to acquire a big popularity on this continent will go even to the point of choosing the Portuguese Music World as second record company and second show production company. Of this fact, Ferreira acquires new responsibilities, also becoming Tour Manager.

In 2010, Ferreira starts the year by accepting to participate to the organization of « Operation Haiti », a Fundraiser Concert of 2h30 in favour of the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Ferreira performs in February with several Portuguese-American artists, at the B.M.C. Durfee High School Auditorium, in Fall River, MA. Produced by Floriano Cabral, the event was broadcast live on a number of TV stations and radio stations scattered across the United States. It was also webcast and shown live on RTP Azores, in Portugal. At the end of the evening, the theleton netted $45 000, all proceeds went to the American Red Cross. Operation Haiti's official website was also created : http://fundraiserforhaiti.com . From March to November, Ferreira goes on a World Tour. He performs in the United States, France, Portugal, Canada, Venezuela, Switzerland and Luxembourg. In Toronto, he performs live at CNE Bandshell Park, a world famous stage of the Exhibition Place, for the 44th Annual CHIN International Picnic, one of the most famous picnics in the world, attracting approximately 250 000 people each year coming from various countries. Ferreira releases the album « Pedaços De Mim » (Pieces Of Me). This album consists in reprises of Ferreira's old hits from the 80's and the beginning of the 90's, in a large majority. Some lyrics were modified on some songs by Elizabeth Marie.

The only exception is the last track, #16, entitled "Ecos Fatais (Pesadelos Reais)". This last song, which is a charity song, was performed live at the Operation Haiti Fundraiser Concert on February 6th 2010, by Ferreira and various other local artists for closing this special event. Originally entitled "Haiti", the lyrics of this song was incorporated into an old music from 1994 belonging to the Era Pouco E Acabou-se album's song "Jugoslávia". The lyrics were quickly written by Ferreira in a few days before the event in Fall River. The studio version is a little bit different, starting by performers who aren't all the sames, someone having been substituted by other artists. In comparison with the live version, new performers are Portuguese-Canadians female singers Ana Pacheco and Sarah Pacheco, and Brazilian-Portuguese singer from Venezuela Carlos Kanto.

Recorded in the United States and Canada, the album was produced in collaboration with Robert Leonardo and Hernâni Raposo. Their arrangements bring a new cool touch to all these memorable hit songs, performed with the best equipment in musical instruments.

During the year, Ferreira connects with his public thanks to the social network « Facebook » on the web, with which he creates his own artist page : Jorge Ferreira Oficial. Then, numerous were the fans who joined Ferreira, creating their profile or already online, just to talk with their idol or just to leave a comment. In his family, his son Jordan leaves his band Mindwalk Blvd and joins other rock musicians. Together, they create a new progressive/fusion rock band called ElixirOnMute.

In 2011, Ferreira slows down the rhythm of his tours and limits the number of scheduled concerts to dedicate his free time to the work in studio. Only 25 concerts have been performed this year, what represents a very thin number compared with the previous years.

In June, he is the guest of honor during the 27th Annual Heritage Day of Portugal at the State House in Boston, where he is awarded and decorated by a medal. “Being Portuguese it’s what allowed me to be what I am today”, Ferreira told those gathered at the House Chamber ceremony. The next day, Ferreira is received and recognized in Washington D.C., at the White House by President Barack Obama himself, in honor of his wonderful contribution for the emigration of the United States, becoming a confirmed Ambassador of Portugal in North American lands.

Ferreira releases the album "Pela Terra E Pelo Mar" (Through The Earth And Through The Sea). For this record, Ferreira has worked very hard, more than all other released albums, spending much hours of concentration during many months in his studio. Beautiful songs were recorded and adapted with different musical genres. The tracklist, very diversified, contains marches, ballads, Portuguese folk songs, pop rock songs, one desgarrada and... one hip hop song ! All these genres emphasize Ferreira's famous vocal versatility.

In this album, Ferreira tells his lived during his travels on tour through the countries of the world, what notably explains the visual illustration of the terrestrial globe. He reveals his experiences with the women, his old loves, his friends, the pride to be Portuguese beyond borders, and with the "saudade" for the homeland.

Other artists were also invited on some songs. These are Mickael Salgado, a young Portuguese fado singer who is blind, Ferreira's friend Manel "Nelinho" da Capela, a Portuguese-French amateur desgarrada singer, and O'Antigo, a French rapper of Portuguese descent. The hip hop song "Saudade (Foi Assim O Emigrante)" is a big exclusivity on this album. It is the first hip hop song ever that Ferreira recorded for one of his albums since the beginning of his career.

The musical quality of this album is at its highest level, recorded in the United States and Canada in various studios, the album was produced with the excellent collaboration of musician and producer from the Toronto area, Hernâni Raposo, who was very invested in his work. The album also marks the return in studio of well known live guitarist José Ernesto Barros, after 8 years of absence, but only playing acoustic guitar.

During October and November, Ferreira accompanies his son Jordan, this one on American tour with his rock band ElixirOnMute. Ferreira joins the technical staff and becomes the bus driver for this Fall Nationwide Tour. The father attends a large part of his son's concerts, what gives him the opportunity to visit the biggest American cities. With his son Jordan (guitar and vocals), Jon Reshard (bass), Padget Nanton (drums) and Evan La Ruffa (Tour Manager), Ferreira drives the band to Boston, Worcester (Massachusetts), Danbury (Connecticut), Butler (New Jersey), Charlotte (North Carolina), Atlanta (Georgia), Oklahoma City (Oklahoma), Austin, El Paso (Texas), Las Vegas (Nevada), Culver City, San Francisco (California), Seattle (Washington), Minneapolis (Minnesota), Kansas City and University City (Missouri).

Along his career, Ferreira has released numerous record projects. Next to his albums, he adds up 4 EPs, 15 singles, 18 compilations, 2 live albums, 11 musical collaborations, 3 VHS's, 4 DVDs, and an amazing number of music videos.

Nowadays, Jorge Ferreira is author, songwriter, performer, musician, producer and graduate in musicology. Despite his worldwide success, he still depends on the Portuguese dictionary to write his lyrics. He is still among the top 20 artists in Portugal and enters about 40 records including with them 24 gold records, 8 silver records and 14 platinum records, and numbering about 600 songs written and recorded by himself. He is famous in all Portuguese-speaking countries and areas. Applied by famous impresarios, he appears on the best worldwide stages and he is the artist who leaves the most nostalgia where he passes. Sometimes, he is invited by the American authorities to sing the Portuguese national anthem in the soccer worldwide championships, usually when the Portuguese National Team plays in the U.S.A.. He is the most famous Portuguese singer of the United States in so far as reference number one in Portuguese music, with more than 5 millions of sold records throughout the world. His best songs are "Viva Fall River", "Mãe", "Mãe, Ja Partiste", "Os Olhos De Minha Mãe", "Carro Preto", "Carro Branco", "Caminhos Da California", "Era Pouco E Acabou-se", "A Chupeta", "Como Este Mundo Mudou", "Papai", "Açoriano De Raiz", "Açores", "Um Velhinho Caminhava", "Não Ha Gente Como A Gente", "A Portuguesa E A Mais Linda", "Nos Arraiais", "As Biatas", "As Velhas E Os Solteirões", "Flamengo De Perdição", "Sonho Desfeito", "Tu Es Português, Tu Es Meu Irmão", "Amor De Verão", "Natal Duma Criança", "Chau", "Eu Voltarei", "Ja Que A Vida E Um Malhão", "Fronteiras De Saudade", "Olhos Verdes", "Deixei Meu Coração Em Portugal", "Trigueirinha", "Minha Sogra", "Amor Da-me A Tua Mão", "Autocarro Do Amor", "Viagem À California", "Bacalhau", "A Fonte Do Amor", "Minha Mulher", "Ai Ai Meu Amor Ai Ai", "O Pensar Dum Emigrante", etc...

He has written songs for other artists : "Desde Que Te Vi" and others sung by Hugo, "Solidão" including a complete work sung by Luís Manuel, "Milena" and others sung by Luís Filipe Reis, “Olá Transmontano” and others sung by Cândida Branca Flor, Arlindo Andrade, Marante, "Copos De Cristal" including two complete works sung by José Ribeiro, “A Moça Da Minha Escola” sung by Saul, “No Tempo De Outrora” including a complete work sung by Manuel Pereira, “Saudades De Portugal” and "Uma Lágrima" sung by Tony Carreira, etc...

The Jorge Ferreira's family is composed by his wife Yvonne Ferreira (co-producer for videos with him and staff member of the Portuguese radio station "WJFD Radio Globo" in New Bedford, MA), Alison, Elizabeth Marie and Jordan (of the band ElixirOnMute), all devoted to the music.

Psychologically, Jorge Ferreira is a timid and reserved man. Simple and sympathetic, he has never forgotten his friends or the prickly way of his triumphant career. His own way he is in the life, his honesty and sincerity make him a respected important person and cherished by all. Even on the other side of the Atlantic, he never forgets his country and his roots. Untiring fighter, he is a valorous artist full of will to conquer and he always thanks the U.S.A., this country which has presented him the opportunity to conquer the prestige and the fame that nowadays he possesses. When he wins a gold record or when one of his songs becomes a great success, he accepts it with an impressive modesty and timidity impression.

The secret of the Jorge Ferreira's success is his wonderful voice, his envious communicative talent with the public, his musical orchestra composed by professional musicians and instruments from the U.S.A. and his computerized recording studio "City Limit Track" fitted out with the best technology of the moment. His lyrics reflect all the sorrows, joys, nostalgias and loves of all the Portugueses immigrated in the world who, through these lyrics, search for a way to feel nearer of everything is Portuguese. Jorge Ferreira plays with the words in various situations of the daily. He mixes the American pop rock with the Portuguese National Folk music and the result is great. He sings on various musical styles, going from an extremity to another, going through country, rock, pop, pop rock, ballads, reggae, dance, flamenco, latin music, American folk, fado, Christmas songs, hip hop music, Portuguese national folk and Portuguese folklore.

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