Jorge Mautner, stage name of Henrique Jorge Mautner (Rio de Janeiro, Januar… Read Full Bio ↴Jorge Mautner, stage name of Henrique Jorge Mautner (Rio de Janeiro, January 17, 1941) is a singer, composer and writer in Brazil.
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).

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Yeshua Ben Joseph
(Jorge Mautner)

No evangelho de São João uma voz em júbilo anuncia:
Uma criança nasceu entre nós!
Jesus de Nazaré ou Yeshua Ben Joseph, em aramaico, Jesus, filho de José.
Sempre pregou a piedade, o amor, a compaixão e o perdão.
Porém, num momento muito terrível, sagrado e profundo ele disse:

Quem fizer mal a um destes pequeninos que me acompanham
Melhor seria se amarrasse uma mó de atafona, uma pedra muito pesada,
ao redor do seu pescoço e o jogasse no fundo do mar.

Sei que existo em plena solidão Por isto me alisto na escola do perdão
E da luz que brilha dessas páginas Sinto Jesus que enxuga as minhas lágrimas
E depois ele pega a minha mão E me leva com seu doce sorriso
Para um tempo que existe muito antes Mas muito antes da expulsão do paraíso

Sou o que sou por que sou da legião Dos iluminados e dos escolhidos
Sou o que sou por que sou da religião Dos humilhados e dos ofendidos

Sei que existo em todas as manhãs numa eterna, moderna, felicidade
Com Jesus Cristo nas bodas de Canaã Para todo sempre, e por toda a eternidade
E Jesus de Nazaré também disse: Olhai os lírios do campo.
E também ele ressuscita uma menina, uma criança. Ele diz: Talita cumi.
Em aramaico quer dizer: menina, levanta.

Mautner - Voz
Bem - Guitarra e flauta
Bruno - Baixo, sintetizador e bateria eletrônica

Rafael - Percussão e bateria
Ana - Voz

Overall Meaning

In the song "Yeshua Ben Joseph" by Jorge Mautner, the lyrics delve into the narrative surrounding Jesus of Nazareth, also known as Yeshua Ben Joseph in Aramaic, the son of Joseph. The lyrics reference a voice from the Gospel of St. John proclaiming the birth of a child among them, highlighting Jesus' teachings of piety, love, compassion, and forgiveness throughout his life. However, the lyrics take a darker turn when Jesus speaks of severe consequences for those who harm the innocent, emphasizing the weight of responsibility and consequences for one's actions.

The lyrics convey a sense of existential solitude and a search for redemption through the act of forgiveness. The singer expresses a deep connection to Jesus and the comfort found in his teachings, feeling his presence in moments of vulnerability and sorrow. There is an acknowledgment of personal struggles and a longing for a sense of belonging and purpose, finding solace in the idea of being led by Jesus towards a timeless realm that predates the expulsion from paradise.

The chorus reflects a sense of identity and belonging to a chosen group, aligning with the illuminated and the humiliated, the religious and the oppressed. It speaks to a shared experience of struggle and resilience among those who find solace and strength in their faith. The lyrics paint a picture of a perpetual search for happiness and fulfillment, with the presence of Jesus at joyous occasions like the wedding at Cana, symbolizing eternal grace and divine connection.

The lyrics also reference biblical miracles attributed to Jesus, such as his command for a young girl to rise from the dead, symbolizing resurrection and renewal. The Aramaic phrase "Talita cumi" meaning "little girl, arise" captures the essence of faith and divine intervention. Overall, the song intertwines themes of faith, redemption, and the enduring legacy of Jesus Christ, inviting listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journey and the transformative power of forgiveness and grace.

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Written by: Jorge Mautner

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