Jorge Schellemberg

Jorge Schellemberg is a renowned Uruguayan musician, composer, singer, and music educator, born on April 2, 1962, in Montevideo. He began his professional career in 1983, co-founding the "Taller Uruguayo de Música Popular" (TUMP) and later the "Asociación de la Música Popular del Uruguay" (ADEMPU). Schellemberg has collaborated with notable Uruguayan artists such as Hugo and Osvaldo Fattoruso, Rubén Rada, and Mariana Ingold. His music often incorporates elements of candombe, a traditional Afro-Uruguayan genre, as seen in albums like *Candombe Beat*. He has also composed music for various media, including theater, radio, television, and film.

Schellemberg's discography includes albums like *Bailando la rambla*, *A las 3 de la mañana*, *Tenemos que hablar*, and *Al palo*. His contributions to Uruguayan music extend beyond performance; he has been involved in educational initiatives, such as coordinating the Fundación Eduardo Mateo, and has directed several radio programs. His work reflects a deep engagement with Uruguayan cultural heritage and a commitment to promoting music education.