Son of Anna Illichi of Yugoslav origin and Catholic, and Paul Mautner, an austrian jew, Jorge Mautner was born shortly after his parents landed in Brazil: "I was born here a month after my parents arrived in Brazil, fleeing the Holocaust" .
In 1948, his parents divorced. Anna married the violinist Henri Muller and moved to São Paulo. Henri George teaches George the violin.
Mautner begins to write his first book, "Deus da chuva e da morte" at age 15. The book was published in 1962 and consists, with "Kaos" (1964) and "Narciso em tarde cinza" (1966), of the trilogy now known as the Kaos mythology.
In 1962, adheres to the Brazilian Communist Party, invited by Professor Mario Schenberg to participate, with Jose Roberto Aguilar, in a cultural cell in the Central Committee.
After the 1964 military coup, Mautner is arrested. He is released under the condition that he will express himself more "carefully". In 1966, he goes to the United States, where he works at UNESCO and works in translation for Brazilian books. He also gave lectures on these books for the Inter-American Literature. Since 1967, he starts working as secretary to the poet Robert Lowell; he meets Paul Goodman, sociologist, poet and anarchist peace activist of the New Left, from whom he receives significant influence.
In 1970, he goes to London, where he approaches Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. Back to Brazil he starts writing in the journal O Pasquim. At this time, Nelson Jacobina knows who will be his musical partner in the following decades.
On December 10,1973, the toughest period of military dictatorship, he participates in the Banquete dos Mendigos, show-manifesto conceived and directed by Jards Macalé, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. With UN support, the show takes place at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, transformed into "free territory", and results in double-album recorded live. The album was banned for six years by the military regime and only released in 1979.
Mautner releases in 1987, with Gilberto Gil, the movement "Figa Brasil" on the show O Poeta e o Esfomeado. Figa Brasil is linked to the Kaos movement, and aims to discuss issues related to Brazilian culture.
Among his musical achievements recorded by great names of MPB are included the songs O vampiro (Caetano Veloso), Maracatu atômico (Gilberto Gil e Chico Science & Nação Zumbi), Lágrimas negras (Gal Costa), Samba dos animas (Lulu Santos) Rock Comendo Cereja, O vampiro e Samba Jambo com (Jonge).
Ruth Rainha Cigana
Jorge Mautner Lyrics
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Supera tudo que seja lá o que for
Até mesmo o terror da dor que emana
Da fúria de um açoite
Ó Ruth, rainha cigana
Estrela da noite, somos casados há cinquenta anos
Da graça divina que vinha
Com o nascimento da Amora, nossa filha
E o nascimento da Júlia, nossa netinha
Nossos amores, nosso axé
Por isso vou cantando, rezando e agradecendo à Jesus de Narazé
Ao som dos tambores do candomblé
Ao som dos tambores do candomblé
Ao som dos tambores do candomblé
Ao som dos tambores do candomblé
No evangelho de São João uma voz em júbilo anuncia
Uma criança nasceu entre nós
Jesus de Nazaré também disse
Mais vale aquela ovelha que Se separou do rebanho
E depois voltou para ele do que aquela que sempre pertenceu ao rebanho
E como disse São Paulo
De que adiantaria se eu soubesse todas as línguas e ciências
E não tivesse caridade?
E também mesmo quando não houver mais nem fé nem esperança
O amor continuará a resplandecer no universo
O fim sem fim da doçura do amor
Supera tudo que seja lá o que for
Até mesmo o terror da dor que emana
Da fúria de um açoite
Ó Ruth, rainha cigana
Estrela da noite, somos casados há cinquenta anos
Deus nos deu a maravilha rainha
Da graça divina que vinha
Com o nascimento da Amora, nossa filha
E o nascimento da Júlia, nossa netinha
Nossos amores, nosso axé
Por isso vou cantando, rezando e agradecendo à Jesus de Narazé
Ao som dos tambores do candomblé
Ao som dos tambores do candomblé
Ao som dos tambores do candomblé
Ao som dos tambores do candomblé
The lyrics of Jorge Mautner's song "Ruth Rainha Cigana" delve into the timeless essence of love and its enduring sweetness that transcends all obstacles and challenges. The opening lines speak of the infinite nature of love's sweetness, suggesting that it can overcome anything, including the terrifying pain that may come from the lash of suffering. This juxtaposition of love and pain sets the tone for a deeper exploration of love's complexities.
The song then shifts focus to the titular character, Ruth, described as a gypsy queen and a shining star of the night. The mention of being married for fifty years highlights a longstanding bond and commitment, emphasizing the enduring nature of their relationship. The reference to divine grace and the birth of their daughter and granddaughter further deepen the theme of love as a divine gift that brings generations together in a circle of affection and unity.
The lyrics seamlessly blend spiritual and cultural elements, referencing Jesus of Nazareth, the candomblé drums, and biblical passages to underscore the profound connection between love, faith, and gratitude. The verses draw parallels between personal experiences of love and the teachings of religious figures, emphasizing the importance of compassion, unity, and the eternal nature of love that transcends earthly limitations.
In its conclusion, the song circles back to the idea of love's infinite sweetness, echoing the sentiment that love conquers all, even the most daunting challenges and pains. The repetition of the verses reinforces the enduring power of love and the importance of celebrating it through rituals, prayers, and expressions of gratitude. Overall, the lyrics of "Ruth Rainha Cigana" paint a rich tapestry of love, faith, and gratitude, weaving together personal experiences and universal truths in a harmonious blend of emotion and spirituality.
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Written by: Henrique George Mautner
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Jorge David
Prazer em ouvir a verdadeira música brasileira grande Mautner
Gabriel Lelis
Obrigado, Mautner! Sua filosofia é divinatória! Sua eudaimonia é a resposta!
Acho que eu vou pra Bahia - Transição
Meu ilustre brasileiro! Uma luz na escuridão! Muito amor!
Daniele Sampaio
Oi, Jorge! Você já está rouco aí? Que presente esse álbum... que arranjos, que entonações, que ritmo, que poesia... uma meditação antropofágica. Que presente! Que sorte termos você para nos lermos tão melhor. Obrigada!
Daniel Andrade
amo esse cara
Liliane DA COSTA FERREIRA
ameiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!
NIETZSCHE PRESENTE EM TODOS OS COMENTÁRIOS!
O que me impressiona é a faca de dois gumes que Mautner proporciona. Embora, seu discurso seja em defesa de uma minoria desfavorecida - o próprio se distancia da massa e recai nos e para os deleites da burguesia preparada intelectualmente e que ama esses jogos de linguagens rebuscadas. Enfim, é o mais do mesmo! Culturalmente lindo, mas de nenhuma práxis sociológica efetiva para quem tem fome e sede. Fome e sede não apenas alimentícia, mas sede e fome por materializações de seus anseios.
Allan Roderick
Salve Mautner.