Jorge Drexler

Jorge Drexler is a critically acclaimed Uruguayan singer-songwriter and physician who has become one of the most influential figures in contemporary Latin music. Born in Montevideo on September 21, 1964, Drexler grew up in a family of Jewish heritage that had fled persecution in Germany. Before dedicating himself fully to music, he followed in his parents' footsteps by studying medicine and qualifying as an otolaryngologist.

Drexler began his recording career in Uruguay during the early 1990s with the albums La Luz Que Sabe Robar (1992) and Radar (1994). A pivotal moment occurred in 1995 when he met the legendary Spanish artist Joaquín Sabina. Impressed by Drexler's talent, Sabina invited him to Madrid, where he introduced him to the local music scene and helped him secure an international recording contract.